White Chocolate Lime Scones . . . Soft, tender, and full of fresh citrus flavor, these scones are a yummy treat for breakfast or brunch.
Around here, January is almost always bitter cold. This one has sure started out that way. When it’s freezing cold outside, I tend to do more baking. So a lot of baking got done around here over Christmas break. Nothing warms the house, and the tummy, quite like home baked bread, muffins, scones, and other goodies!
I came up with this lime scone recipe because I found some limes in the fridge that I needed to use up. I love the combination of the tart lime with the sweetness of the white chocolate. And there is something about citrus that just makes me feel like the sun is shining, even if it isn’t. That’s probably one of the reasons I love lime so much! 😉
White Chocolate Lime Scones
Tender scones with white chocolate chips and a hint of lime, drizzled with more white chocolate.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 5 Tbsp cold butter
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1-2 tsp lime zest
- Milk for tops
- 2 Tbsp white chocolate chips for drizzle (optional)
Instructions
Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Cut in butter till coarse crumbs form. Stir in chocolate chips. Add milk and lime zest and mix just till moistened. Pat or roll into a circle about 1" thick. Cut into eight wedges and place on lightly greased or silpat lined cookie sheets. Brush with milk. Bake at 400 for 12-15 minutes. If desired, drizzle with melted white chocolate.
Notes
-If you prefer, you can sprinkle the scones with sugar after you brush them with milk. I opted not to because I knew I would be drizzling them with white chocolate.
Original photo. Photos updated 3-2016.
Other yummy recipes featuring lime:
White Chocolate Coconut Lime Cookies
Lime Cupcakes with Lime Cream Cheese Frosting
Lime Sweet Rolls
Dee
December 30, 2018 at 9:23 pmKara, adding a little milk was all that I needed to do. They were a huge hit!
Kara Cook
December 30, 2018 at 9:35 pmYay, I am so happy to hear it!
Dee
December 30, 2018 at 8:13 amI followed the instructions but my batter is dry so adding a bit more milk so it will “dough” up. What could I have done wrong since no one else seemed to have this problem ????
Kara Cook
December 30, 2018 at 8:41 pmIt could just be that your flour was packed, sometimes it settles in the container. It’s fine if you have to add a bit more milk. As long as they taste good, that’s all that matters. 🙂
Alison
January 7, 2017 at 8:22 amThese are some of my family’s favourite scones. The last time I made them I forgot to reserve any chocolate chips for the glaze, so I just mixed some icing sugar with lime juice (and a little milk for consistency) for the drizzle – it was fabulous! Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe!
Kara Cook
December 30, 2018 at 8:42 pmI bet the glaze was tasty – and probably made the lime flavor stand out even more. Yum!
Jenn (GreenDoorGirl)
January 7, 2011 at 7:50 amThis looks YUMMY – I am saving this for later – it looks you have lots of scone recipes – yeah! 🙂
Found you through House of Hepworth’s Recipe link party 🙂 Feel free to check out my pineapple casserole.
Lisa
January 5, 2011 at 9:20 pmThese sound so good. I love things with lime flavors and the tarter the better. I’ll have to give these a try.
Kim @ Forever Daisies
January 3, 2011 at 9:03 pmYUMMY!
Sharyl@Thelittlebrownhouse.us
January 3, 2011 at 10:50 amVery intriguing blend of flavors! I will have to try these!
Laurie
January 3, 2011 at 10:18 amKara, yummy yum! These look so delish! And I am a big lime fan! TFS and Happy 2011 – thanks for all the information and inspiration you give us on your great blog!
Kara
January 3, 2011 at 10:56 amThanks so much Laurie!! 🙂
Frances
January 3, 2011 at 10:14 amThis sounds wonderful. We love scones but I usually begin with a mix and I have several scone recipes on my blog at the website I listed. You might like them
Kara
January 3, 2011 at 10:18 amI’m always looking for new scone recipes, so I’ll have to check them out. Thanks! 🙂