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Apple Cider Chai Mini Scones

Yield: 65 mini scones

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup cold, European butter blend, cubed
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 medium apple, peeled and finely chopped
• Apple Cider Glaze Ingredients:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoon apple cider
  • Pinch of chai spice blend

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices in a large bowl. Cut the cold, cubed butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Whisk egg, heavy cream, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl. Stir this into the flour mixture until just combined, then gently fold in the chopped apple. Turn the dough onto a floured surface, knead briefly, and shape into a 7-inch circle about 1 inch thick. Cut into small triangles.

Place wedges on the baking sheet and bake for 18–20 minutes until golden brown. Brush with extra heavy cream before baking for a golden top.

While scones cool, whisk powdered sugar, apple cider, and a pinch of chai spice blend together in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the warm scones and let it set before serving.

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