Carrot Cake Scones (The Ridiculously Easy Way)

Carrot Cake Scones (The Ridiculously Easy Way)

8 servings
These bakery-style carrot cake scones are soft, tender, and packed with warm spices, then generously topped with a rich brown sugar-caramel glaze. Made the Ridiculously Easy way for flaky texture without cutting in butter. Perfect for brunch or gifting!

Ingredients

  • butter
    ½ c
  • heavy cream

    chilled in freezer 15 minutes

    1 c
  • all-purpose flour
    2 c
  • cornstarch
    ¼ c
  • carrots)

    fairly well packed (see note

    ¾ c
  • brown sugar
    ½ c
  • baking powder
    1 tbsp
  • salt
    ½ tsp
  • ground cinnamon
    1 tsp
  • ground ginger
    ½ tsp
  • ground cloves
    ¼ tsp
  • butter
    1 tbsp
  • brown sugar

    dark or light

    ¼ c
  • half-and-half (plus more
    1 tbsp
  • vanilla extract
    1 tsp
  • powdered sugar (plus more
    ½ c

Directions

Prep

  1. 1

    Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven.

  2. 2

    Measure the heavy cream and place it in the freezer for about 15 minutes while preparing the remaining ingredients.

  3. 3

    Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl, covered with a slightly damp paper towel, heating in 10-second intervals if needed. Set aside to cool slightly.

  4. 4

    If using pre-shredded carrots, chop them into smaller pieces. If shredding your own carrots, press them between several layers of paper towels to remove excess moisture.

Make the dough

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, shredded carrots, brown sugar, baking powder, salt and spices. Make a well in the center.

  2. 2

    Stir the chilled cream into the melted butter until small butter globules form.

  3. 3

    Add the butter/cream mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir with a fork until mostly incorporated, then use a silicone spatula to gently bring the dough together. The dough will be thick and slightly crumbly. Do not overmix.

  4. 4

    Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Press together and gently knead a few times to form a cohesive mass.

  5. 5

    Pat into a 6x8-inch rectangle. Cut in half and stack one half over the other. Repeat once more for light layering.

  6. 6

    Shape into a 6-inch round disc.

  7. 7

    Cut into 8 equal wedges, wiping the knife between cuts for clean edges.

Chill & bake

  1. 1

    Place scones at least 2 inches apart on the prepared pan. Chill 25–30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Preheat oven to 400°F.

  3. 3

    Bake 18–22 minutes, rotating after 15 minutes, until lightly golden.

  4. 4

    Transfer to a cooling rack.

Make the glaze

  1. 1

    Combine butter, brown sugar and half-and-half in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave 1 minute until melted; whisk. Microwave 1 more minute.

  2. 2

    Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Whisk until smooth. Adjust consistency with more half-and-half or powdered sugar as needed.

  3. 3

    Drizzle over cooled scones.

  4. 4

    Serve and enjoy!

Carrot Cake Scones (The Ridiculously Easy Way)

Carrot Cake Scones (The Ridiculously Easy Way)

72 min8 servings463 cal

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About this Recipe

Carrot Cake Scones (The Ridiculously Easy Way)

Craving the cozy comfort of carrot cake in a delightful scone form? Get ready for our Carrot Cake Scones (The Ridiculously Easy Way)! These aren't just any scones; they're bakery-style scones that bring together the warm, spiced flavors of your favorite carrot cake with an incredibly tender texture, all made surprisingly simple. If you've been intimidated by scone making, this recipe is about to change your mind.

What makes these truly stand out is the "Ridiculously Easy" method. Forget the fuss of cutting cold butter into flour – this recipe uses a brilliant technique for flaky scones without all the traditional work. The result? Perfectly soft, moist, and utterly irresistible easy carrot cake scones that taste like they came straight from a gourmet bakery. Each bite is bursting with freshly shredded carrots and a harmonious blend of ground cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, making them wonderfully fragrant and flavorful.

But the real showstopper? A luscious brown sugar-caramel glaze that generously drizzles over each scone, adding a rich, sweet finish that's simply divine. These caramel glaze scones are an absolute dream for any sweet tooth. Whether you're planning a special brunch, looking for the perfect treat to accompany your morning coffee, or searching for a heartfelt homemade gift, these carrot cake scones are an ideal choice. They're surprisingly simple to make, offering maximum flavor with minimal effort, proving that incredible baking doesn't have to be complicated.

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