Maple Chai Glazed Scones Recipe

These Maple Chai Glazed Scones are a delightful treat that combines the warm spices of chai tea with a sweet maple glaze. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack, these homemade scones are easy to make and pair wonderfully with a chai tea latte.

This scone recipe is simple and requires basic ingredients, making it a great choice for anyone looking to whip up a delicious treat. Enjoy them alongside your favorite tea drink recipes or as a special addition to your fall gatherings, reminiscent of popular Starbucks fall drinks.

Easy Maple Chai Scones Recipe

Maple chai glazed scones on a plate with a cup of chai tea latte, set in a cozy kitchen.

These scones are infused with chai spices and topped with a sweet maple glaze, creating a perfect balance of flavors. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and yields 8 scones, making it ideal for sharing or enjoying throughout the week.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup maple syrup for glaze
1 cup powdered sugar for glaze
1-2 tablespoons milk for glaze

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and cloves.
Cut in Butter: Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the heavy cream and vanilla extract. Pour this into the dry mixture and stir until just combined.
Shape the Scones: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead it a few times. Pat it into a circle about 1 inch thick, then cut into 8 wedges.
Bake: Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
Prepare the Glaze: While the scones are baking, whisk together the maple syrup, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth.
Glaze the Scones: Once the scones are out of the oven and slightly cooled, drizzle the maple glaze over the top. Serve warm or at room temperature.