Vanilla Peppermint Scones are the perfect treat to enjoy with coffee! I didn’t drink coffee until I had kids… made it all the way through collage and a busy work environment without it, but when my oldest was a baby I started drinking Starbucks Christmas drinks and haven’t gone back. Now, I love coffee! Any time of year, it’s a great way to start my day. Starbucks Christmas drinks will always hold a special place in my heart {along with my kids, of course!}. I recently made these amazing vanilla peppermint scones with pair perfectly with a cup of Starbucks Holiday Blend AND I can enjoy them both in my house while sitting next to the Christmas tree.
Vanilla Peppermint Scones Recipe –
This is the little guy {not so little anymore} who started the whole coffee craze! We took this last week at our annual cookie exchange. We just love Christmas!
Ok, back to the scones! You have to try these, they are easy to make and so pepperminty. YUM!
I also added peppermint creamer to my coffee, so I was in peppermint heaven this afternoon. The crushed candy canes on top are crunchy and are just the perfect topping.
Have you ever grated your butter? I tried this technique for the first time with this recipe and I may never go back to my old method. Once grated, this butter cuts into the dry ingredients very easy.
Make sure the dough is dry. Scones should be quite dry. 
How to make Peppermint Scones with Starbucks Coffee
Peppermint Scones with Starbucks Coffee
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 5 TBS unsalted butter {70 grams}
- 1/2 cup low fat Greek yogurt
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- glaze- 1 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 tsp peppermint flavoring, warm water
- 1/4 cup crushed candy canes if desired
Instructions
- Pre heat oven to 400F
- Whisk the dry ingredients together, then cut in the cold butter. I used a cheese grater to grate the butter then cut it into the dry ingredients with a fork. In a separate bowl mix the yogurt egg yolk and vanilla until blended.
- Mix the two bowls together, should form a dry ball. you DO NOT want the dough too moist.
- Put parchment paper on a cookie sheet and press dough to 1" thick. Cut into small wedge shapes. You should have around 10. Depends on how you cut the dough. Do not separate wedges on cookie sheet. Bake 15 mins until cooked through and slightly browned on top.
- While the scones are cooking make the glaze. Mix the sugar with the peppermint, then add water 1 tsp at a time until the glaze is smooth. When scones come out of oven, brush glaze on top of warm scones. Tip with crushed candy canes.
All cut into wedges. Not all are perfect, but they all tasted great!
MMM yum! I just love this special treat around the holidays and with a cup of of coffee on a cold day.
Alli says
You’re killing me here. It’s 7:08 AM and I’ve been up since 4 AM and I’m starving. I have a thing for scones, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen any that look this delicious. These would be perfect with my Starbucks Christmas blend this morning. And, BTW, I’ve been drinking coffee since I was in first grade. That’s how I roll. 🙂 Christmas Blend is a fave at my house!
Alex says
Wow!! I never knew it was that easy to make scones. They look amazing! I love scones, peppermint and coffee, so I am drooling over these, haha!
Jenn @ EngineerMommy says
I absolutely love scones, but I’ve never made them at home. This recipe sounds easy and delicious! And I bet these scones taste amazing with a big cup of Starbucks coffee!!
Travel Blogger says
These scones look great and only a half hour bake time is perfect! I never drank coffee until I had kids either. Now I can’t live without it!
Megan Elford says
Putting this recipe on my must-try list. It looks delicious! Thank you for the grated butter tip too, I bet it makes mixing SO much easier!
LizZ H. says
OMG You had me at coffee and peppermint!!
Erica Brooks says
I’ve had scones but not peppermint flavored. I bet it would taste delicious with a cup of Starbucks coffee or a Frappaccino.
Tammilee Tips says
These look amazing!! I love Starbucks coffee, these would be great with a cup of coffee!
Jaime Nicole says
I LOVE scones but have never tried to make them. I think I will definitely try these – they sound like the perfect holiday treat!
Susan says
Peppermint Scones with greek yogurt! Yes Please. Add Starbucks and I am a very happy camper! Thanks for sharing, these look amazing!
Munchkintime says
Oh my, these scones look and sounds so delicious! Pinning it to my Dessert board!
Heather says
I think they look amazing, so they must taste amazing! I love cookie exchanges. By the way, my kids fueled my coffee obsession too. Now it’s a daily must!
Michelle says
Oh these scones sound lovely and I love peppermint everything. I have never tried to make any, but I need to try these.
Cristi Comes says
Scones are one of my absolute favorite treats! These look wonderful with the peppermint and Starbucks. I also started drinking coffee more regularly after having kids! #client
Rebecca Swenor says
These vanilla peppermint scones sound amazing and I will have to try making them. The Starbucks Christmas Blend coffee I have not yet tried but it sounds delicious. We love Starbucks coffee and will have to get some of the Christmas Blend to go with the scones also. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Miranda (Myrabev) says
Not the traditional scone shape I am used to but maybe this is why I am loving these so much, they would go nicely with my hot cup of hot chocolate with marshmallows. Thanks for the recipe.
Franc Ramon says
I love peppermint. I am sure to love this especially with my coffee.
Kristen says
They look and sound amazing! I want on enow!
Polarbelle says
the scones sound delish!!!! I love Starbucks holiday drinks…I just don’t care for their regular coffee. It’s harsh.
kita says
I love this I made some blueberry scones last week for breakfast and they were so good so I am ready to expand into other flavor scones. This would make a nice treat for santa too but I don’t think the kids will agree