These chai spice scones are tender and flaky with warm chai spices throughout and a sweet maple chai glaze over the top. They’re a simple homemade treat to serve with coffee, tea, or brunch.
12 tablespoons very cold unsalted butter, shredded or diced
1/2 cup cold heavy cream
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon chai spice blend
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons chai spice blend
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1 tablespoon maple syrup
Pinch of kosher salt
Step 1: Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Combine the Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar or coconut sugar, baking powder, chai spice blend, and kosher salt.
Step 3: Cut in the Cold Butter
Add the very cold shredded or diced butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some small pieces of butter still visible. Keep the butter as cold as possible.
Step 4: Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the cold heavy cream, egg, and egg yolk until well combined.
Step 5: Bring the Dough Together
Pour the cream and egg mixture into the dry ingredients. Gently stir until a shaggy dough forms. Don’t overmix. The dough should just hold together.
Step 6: Shape the Scones
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently bring it together with your hands. Shape it into a thick round, then cut it into 8 wedges.
Step 7: Arrange the Scones
Place the wedges on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one.
Step 8: Bake the Scones
Bake at 375°F for 18–25 minutes, or until the scones are lightly golden around the edges and baked through.
Step 9: Make the Maple Chai Glaze
While the scones cool, whisk together the powdered sugar, chai spice blend, vanilla, heavy cream, maple syrup, and kosher salt until smooth. Add a little more cream if needed to reach your desired consistency.
Step 10: Glaze and Serve
Once the scones have cooled enough that the glaze won’t immediately melt away, drizzle the maple chai glaze over the tops. Serve with coffee or tea.