Description
Celebrate in style with these fluffy Birthday Cake Scones! Bursting with sweet vanilla flavor and colorful sprinkles, these scones are a nostalgic nod to birthday cake. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion, they will bring smiles to your loved ones’ faces. Serve them warm for a delightful treat that combines the joy of birthdays with the comfort of freshly baked goods.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add milk and vanilla extract; mix gently until just combined (do not overmix).
- Fold in sprinkles carefully to maintain their color.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface; pat into a circle about 1-inch thick and cut out scones using a round cutter or knife.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone (65g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg