Caramel Apple Scones

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 1 Apple, medium
  • 2 Celestial caramel apple dream tea bags

• Refrigerated

  • 1 Egg, large

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Cloves
  • 3 tbsp Powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Vanilla, pure
  • 1 1/4 cups Whole wheat flour, white

• Dairy

  • 9/16 cup Butter
  • 4 oz Cream cheese
  • 2 tbsp Milk
  • 1/2 cup Whole milk

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Description

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 2 Celestial Caramel Apple Dream tea bags
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 cups white whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, cold and cut into small chunks
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 medium apple, grated or cut into small chunks
• 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1 tablespoon butter, at room temperature
• 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

• Place milk in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 1 minute.
• Steep tea bags in milk for 10 minutes, remove the tea bags, then chill milk.
• Once milk is chilled, preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Combine flours, cinnamon, cloves, and salt in a food processor.
• Add butter and pulse until the butter is well distributed and it resembles crumbs.
• In a small bowl, whisk together chilled milk, egg, brown sugar, and vanilla until combined.
• Combine milk mixture with flour/butter mixture in a large bowl and stir together with a wooden spoon or spatula until well combined.
• Fold in apple. The dough will be sticky.
• Place dough on a well floured surface and with floured hands, shape into a 9 disc.
• Cut into 8 triangles and place them on a parchment or Silpat lined baking sheet, about 2 apart.
• Bake for 20-22 minutes, until golden brown.
• Beat together all frosting ingredients until well combined.
• Drizzle over warm scones.