Description
Celebrate any occasion with these delightful birthday cake scones! Soft and buttery, these treats are filled with chocolate chips and topped with colorful sprinkles, making them as fun to look at as they are to eat. Perfect for birthday parties, brunches, or a sweet snack, each bite is a burst of happiness that will leave everyone wanting more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 3/4 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or colorful sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until well combined.
- Add the chilled butter cubes and rub into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Pour in the milk and vanilla extract; mix gently until just combined—avoid overmixing!
- Fold in chocolate chips or sprinkles until evenly distributed.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface, shape into a circle about 1-inch thick, and cut into wedges or desired shapes.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg