Coffee Scones
Paired with a cream cheese frosting these 30 minute coffee scones are the perfect way to start your weekend. Serve alongside a cup of tea (or coffee) for the ultimate treat!
Servings: 8 Scones
Calories: 406kcal
Ingredients
Scone Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ⅓ cup vegan butter, cold
- ¼ cup non-dairy milk
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup coffee or espresso
Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients
- ¼ cup vegan butter, softened
- ⅓ cup cream cheese
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
Scones
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the non-dairy milk and apple cider vinegar and place in the fridge for 5 minutes.
- Add the cold butter to the flour mixture. Either grate the butter in or add it in small cubes. Use a pastry cutter or fork to work the butter into the dry ingredients.
- To the vegan buttermilk, add the coffee and vanilla. Whisk to combine.
- Use a spatula to fold the wet ingredients into the flour mixture and mix until a rough dough forms.
- Pour the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and form into a non-sticky 6 to 7 inch circle, that's about 1 inch thick.
- Separate into 8 scones and place spaced apart on baking tray.
- Bake for 18-23 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove and let cool before frosting.
Frosting
- In the bowl of a standing mixer, cream together the butter and cream cheese until well-combined and lump free, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add in the vanilla extract and a cup of powdered sugar, whip until combined and continue adding in the rest of the powdered sugar until you reach your desired consistency.
- Place into a piping bag and pipe on top of the cooled scones. If the scones are too hot, the frosting will melt, so make sure to let them cool. Enjoy!
