Eggnog Scones
I’m already thinking about Christmas morning.
I wish I was more of a go-with-the-flow mom a lot of the time. The one that leisurely makes her way downstairs in a pink feathered robe (do they sell such things?) and ruffles her child’s head as they each independently and politely pull things from their stockings, one item at a time.
I wish.
Unfortunately, I am the mom who’s up at the crack of dawn on Christmas morning, complete with crazy hair, holey sweats and her husband’s extra large T-shirt, guarding her precious gifts like a crazed troll.
I’m sorry, but there’s a bit of a protocol:
You cannot go downstairs before the grownups are downstairs.
If you don’t smell coffee, there is danger. Stop, drop and roll.
The Christmas tree must be plugged in, Karen Carpenter must be singing “Ave Maria” and whatever I’m making for Christmas breakfast needs to be in the oven.
My children are begging me not to make cinnamon rolls this year.
In fact, anything with yeast is banned altogether.
We don’t have that kind of time, people!
Trying to keep the girls from the stockings and the tree is like trying to hold back a tidal wave with a Kleenex.
Oh wait, that’s me during Parenthood. (Yes, every post between now and forever will include a Parenthood reference. I have issues.)
But I’m totally cool with skipping anything that takes an hour to rise and making eggnog scones instead.
They taste like Christmas.
They smell like Christmas.
They are my favorite.
Just like Christmas morning.
Eggnog Scones
Makes 16 scones
***View Nutrition Facts***
- 3/4 c. regular or dairy-free eggnog (i.e. Silk ‘Nog)
- 1 t. lemon juice
- 1 c. gluten-free oat flour (grind your own using old-fashioned oats)*
- 1 1/2 c. white or brown rice flour*
- 1/2 c. sucanat or stevia baking blend
- 1 T. baking powder
- 1/2 t. baking soda
- 1/2 t. xanthan gum
- 1/4 t. cream of tartar
- 1/2 t. salt
- 3/4 t. freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/2 c. organic butter or non-dairy margarine (i.e. Earth Balance)
Glaze:
- 1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
- 2-3 T. regular or dairy-free eggnog (i.e. Silk ‘Nog)
- few grates of nutmeg
*If you don’t want or need to make these gluten free, you can substitute unbleached all-purpose flour for the oat flour and whole wheat pastry flour for the rice flour. You can also omit the xanthan gum.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine eggnog and lemon juice and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, xanthan gum, cream of tartar and salt. Generously add grated nutmeg. Cut in butter or margarine, a tablespoon or so at a time, and continue to cut in until the mixture is uniform and coarse in texture.
Add in eggnog mixture, which will now be slightly curdled. Stir until a dough forms. Mixture may be a bit crumbly, which is fine. Do not overmix.
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured board and form into a round circle, approximately 10 inches in diameter and 1 1/2 inches high. Slice circle into sixteen equal wedges and transfer scones to a baking sheet.
Bake for 20-22 minutes until scones are set.
Meanwhile, prepare glaze by combing all ingredients in a small bowl and mixing until it comes to a drizzly consistency. Let scones cool and then serve drizzled with icing.
I love egg nog! I wonder if these would work without the xanthan gum. I just might have to give it a try.
I’ve actually made them without the xanthan gum before and while they taste great, they are a bit crumbly. But still delicious!
These look amazing! I’m making some baskets of goodies for gifts this year and these would be perfect to include! Merry Christmas
I hope you love them. Thanks, Lisa.
Parenthood is the best, but definately a tear jerker. It has actually mellowed a little. The first season, I was in tears at least five times an episode. Now, it’s only one or two.
Tonight is going to be brutal. Brace yourself.
Ahhhh, another ‘nog recipe to add to my list!
‘Nog is where it is at.
Everyday I tell myself that I’m going to lose weight…then you post a new recipe.
I’ve made your dough balls about 5 times in the past few weeks. I even caught our microwave on fire trying to de-thaw one b/c we had a turkey in the oven. I have issues… =)
Okay, that cracks me up. PS They are good frozen.
Oh wow, delicious!!! This proves that I don’t cook nearly enough with eggnog.
It makes everything better.
So excited to make these, and so ready to sob tonight during Parenthood!
I’m prepared for some ugly crying.
Ah man, I haven’t made scones since my “Principles of Food” class. This recipe looks about 1000x better than those were though–plus this now gives me the excuse to try some of that new coconut milk nog
I must find that!!!
These look SO good! I might have to make them for our Christmas morning brunch!
I hope so…they are worthy!
Seriously. You just made my day! I have been meaning to make a gluten-free/dairy-free eggnog scone and here you are with the perfect recipe. Thank you!
I’m so happy to be a solver of your problems, girl! Enjoy!
Oh, yum!!!
Yeah, I still haven’t seen Parenthood. And I’m finding out quickly that admission is probably a huge mistake…but I know that you me anyway. Right?
You are perfectly imperfect. Just like me. (But seriously…watch it!)
So glad to know we’re not the only family with a Christmas morning protocol! My “Thou shalt be dressed before coming downstairs” is especially unpopular. I figure it’s my only chance … otherwise I have a houseful of half naked elves wandering around, and it starts to look like the aftermath of a bad frat party come 3 p.m. Not exactly the tone I want to see set for the day!
Our family ADORES scones, so I’m excited to introduce this one. Thanks for sharing.
Oooh, you guys have to be clothed?! I can’t make rules that I can’t follow myself
Stockings are always first, even before breakfast. Then we take a break to eat before the tree. Compromise!
We definitely tear into the stockings early too. I bet your breakfast is scarfed down in record time!
yum!!! I don’t know what I am making for Christmas breakfast this year. Probably something I found on Pinterest. But these look amazing.
If you found it on Pinterest it’s probably Oreo stuffed fruit cake?
LOL!! something like that
I would pour egg nog on breakfast cereal. In fact . . . (note to self!) I would love to make these, but I don’t have the stevia baking blend or sucanat. This is probably a stupid question, but would I use the same amount of plain old cane sugar in its place? Thanks! And happy holidays to you and that beautiful family of yours!
I would (and have!) done the cereal thing. Not a stupid question, yes, of course use plain old sugar! And be looking for my family in your mailbox very soon. Hope to see you guys in the new year!
Ooh, I love egg nog – these sound delicious! Your pictures are beautiful, by the way. I love how festive they are, especially with the Christmas tree in the background
Thanks Steph. It IS the most wonderful time of the year!
Thanks so much for all your Gluten free/lactose free recipes. This adds quality of life to those of us with an intolerance to both of those items. Your posts make my week complete!
Your Christmas morning sounds perfect
Just like these scones, which I think would work beautifully at any time, Christmas or not.
You may also want to let your girls know that some families (mine!) made the Christmas tree, and associated presents, wait until after breakfast was EATEN. Stockings were for before breakfast, the rest has to wait!
Brutal! I will definitely pass that info on.
Sounds amazing. We sleep until the kids wake up, and we tell them it can’t be before 7. We get our cup of coffee, read the Christmas story, eat snacks and open stockings and presents. Then we have eggs benedict for breakfast. I can’t wait!
Me neither! Merry Christmas, friend.
Wow! You really deliver! I pick up my first batch of egg nog at whole foods yesterday and BAM, eggnog scones appear in my inbox!
I don’t think my kids will let me skip the cinnamon rolls this year (I’ve got a secret recipe for letting them rise overnight and you just pop ‘em in the oven at the crack of dawn) but lucky for them I’ve got this egg nog I’ve got to use (before I consume it all by myself). I’ll be making these stat.
And, you know I’ve been scouring your site for a scone recipe! Yay!
???–can I use non-gluten free oat flour instead of all-purpose flour if I don’t make them gluten free?
Thank you!!
Yes, of course! I think that would work just fine. Good luck!
I look forward to reading your blog everyday- thanks!
That’s so sweet. Thanks, Lisa.
Love that you are posting so many gluten-free recipes lately. Thank you!!
You’re welcome!
Love eggnog anything! I actually have eggnog snickerdoodles on my blog today
When I was a kid, I wasn’t allowed to even look in the living room until my dad had the video camera put and ready! And he took his sweet time, showering, etc., before getting it all set up.
Now I’m going over to your blog to check out your ‘doodles…
Thanks for posting so many gluten-free items lately. I am not gluten intolerant, but am trying to eat less of it to see if I notice a difference. Have you noticed any difference in how you feel since eating more gluten-free?
I have never really noticed a sensitivity with me, but Lulu has always been irritated by gluten, and I do notice a difference with her. I just like making treats that all of our friends and family can enjoy (Gigi’s best friend is GF).
We must have the same Carpenters CD! Karen (RIP, dear soul) & Richard all thru the holiday, for the win! My favorite, along with Rockapella. These scones look great, DH is the eggnog fan here. Don’t need to be GF for us, tho. Thank you!!!
I LOVE the Carpenters Christmas album. It’s not Christmas without it!
This sounds yummy! Does one buy xanthan gum at a regular grocery store? Which aisle would it be in?
I used to make my kids wait until I was showered, dressed, and my hair & makeup were done (for the pics, don’tcha know). Now they’re 22 and 18, so they sleep in a bit, but not really late (love how they still get excited). Our favorite Christmas morning breakfast is gorilla bread (monkey bread with squares of cream cheese inside). Delish! This year eggnog scones will be a nice addition.
Thanks so much for sharing all these wonderful recipes. Now to find the time to make all the ones I’ve printed!
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Merry Christmas to you and yours, Sarah!
You most likely will have to go to a health food store or Whole Foods for the xanthan gum. I find it on the baking aisle/with the gluten free baking items or sometimes in bulk.
I think I’m going to have to try this gorilla bread soon. I have dough in my fridge right now. It might be today.
Merry Christmas to you too, Kim!
Can I have Christmas at your house?
We’ve actually never had Christmas at our house before, but when that day comes…these scones will be on the menu.
Yes. You can.
These sound amazing! Do you think something could be subbed for the gf oats? My sister has celiac disease and unfortunately gf oats make her feel sick. Thanks!
That’s too bad! You could sub in gf all purpose flour and it would work beautifully!
I know. My poor sis.
She’s had it since she was little.
Awesome. Thanks Mama Pea!
I was just wondering Mama Pea but why have you begun making all your recipes gluten free? Have you become allergic to gluten? Please keep writing recipes for those of us who use wheat flour.
Emily
Emily, as I mentioned in the notes, you can easily substitute regular flours into this recipe. Lulu has always been irritated by gluten, and I notice a difference with her when I make gluten-free treats. I just like making treats that all of our friends and family can enjoy (Gigi’s best friend is GF) as well.
aww that makes sense. keep up the good cooking
PS i’m planning on making your delicious cinnamon rolls for christmas!
I think I am too. It’s a tradition! Thanks for the kind reply.
These sound great! I do a make ahead breakfast for Christmas Day (my in-laws are here every Christmas). We do mini quiche, a fruit platter, and sweet potato biscuits, and French press coffee. I assemble the fruit the day/night before and make the quiche and biscuits, then I just have to quickly reheat them Christmas morning.
Maybe this year we will switch out the biscuits for these scones!
I want to go to your house for Christmas.
i am not normally a fan of eggnog, but I would make these in a heartbeat!
ps: do you know an ad pops up as soon as you start typing in the comment boxes? strange
I did not know…thanks for the alert!
Good luck with Christmas morning! I think about it all the time as an adult, I can’t imagine how much planning must be involved with two kids.
These look so unbelievably beyond delicious. I am a huge fan of eggnog and scones and it’s nice to have a recipe that’s a touch cleaner than some of the other eggnog scones out there. I’ll definitely be making them this holiday season!
What a treat these are! And thanks for posting them GF. I’ve been trying it out, and love it so far, so I appreciate it from you! And I definitely remember when I was a kid and HATED waiting to eat breakfast before opening gifts. We had to make something special that took FOREVER (to me and my brother). I’m totally on the same page as your girls!
I hope you get to make these and that you love them as much as we do!
These scones were made for my mom! I think I’m going to have to bake her a batch on Christmas morning!
I hope you do!
God bless you for making these gluten free! Must make these for our Christmas Day Brunch at my sister in laws, they look so delicious! Is there anything I can sub for the cream of tartar?
You can leave it out, but it might just affect the texture slightly. But they’ll still be delicious!
Oh my gosh, I cry every week watching Parenthood too!! Earlier this season I vowed not to tune in every Tuesday night but I just can’t help myself…..
It hurts so good! (although I have to admit that I thought this week’s episode was a little cheesy)
I definitely have a similar Christmas morning parenting style! Have to decide on a Christmas morning breakfast too…
Dear Mama Pea,
These scones look amazing, and I too, have been unable to make it through an episode of the Parenthood without crying. Quick recipe question: I am unfortunately very sensitive to xanthan gum (it makes me sick for days); do you have any ideas on how I can make these without it, even if I have to make the with gluten?
Thank you so much!
If you make them with regular flour, you can leave out the xanthan gum. Easy peasy!
I don’t want to sound like a nut, but these Egg Nog Scones are AMAZING! My son is eating one now and said he wants one for breakfast, lunch and dinner everyday. Thank you!