Dulce de Leche Drop Scones

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 200°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the cold butter and use a pastry blender or your fingers to work it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, whisk together the dulce de leche and eggs. Add the vanilla extract and whisk until combined.

4. 4

   Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until a shaggy dough forms. Do not overmix.

5. 5

   Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead it a few times until it comes together. Pat the dough into a circle that is about 2.5 cm thick.

6. 6

   Use a biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out scones. Gather the scraps, re-form the dough, and cut out additional scones.

7. 7

   Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2.5 cm of space between each scone. Brush the tops with the confectioners' sugar.

8. 8

   Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.

9. 9

   While the scones are still warm, drizzle with the remaining dulce de leche. Serve warm and enjoy!