How about leaving something a little bit different for Father Christmas this year?
A Christmas Scone filled with cream would send him on his way just nicely!
Ingredients:-
225g self-raising flour
50g butter, cold diced
20g caster sugar
1/2 of a 411g jar of Mincemeat
1 large egg, plus enough milk to make up to 100ml
Makes 6.
This recipe comes with inspiration from my Bake Off champion Edd Kimber The Boy Who Bakes who often talked about his lovely Mum making Mincemeat Scones – I thought it was time I figured out how! They taste very reminiscent of a Mince Pie, as you’d expect, but are a great addition to any Christmas Baking repertoire!
Preheat the oven to 200c (fan)/200c/Gas Mark 6.
Start off with adding the egg to a jug and topping it up with milk to the 100ml mark. Whisk it together and set it to one side.
Put the flour in a large bowl and add the diced butter.
Rub the butter into the flour with your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
Stir through the caster sugar.
Now in with half a jar of mincemeat and mix it up. I know you’re looking at the bowl thinking how is that going to work. It just does! Mix it up and eventually it should look like this
Make a well in the centre and pour in the egg/milk. Using a table knife start to work the ingredients together. It should have a light and spongy feel and may well be on the sticky side.
Lightly flour the worksurface and get the dough out of the bowl.
No rolling pin just flatten the dough out, patting on a little little flour if it’s sticky to about 1″ thick.
Now’s the time to cut out your scones. Dip the cutter in a little flour before cutting each which will stop it from getting sticky and messy.
Transfer them to a baking tray either well greased or lined with baking paper. Gather together the trimmings gently and carry on cutting out until it’s all used up.
Brush the tops with a little milk and then bake in the oven for 12-14 minutes until they’re golden brown on the tops.
Split and fill with whipped cream or munch them straight off the cooling rack, don’t forget to save one for Father Christmas!
Christmas Scones
Ruth Clemens, Baker Extraordinaire
Christmas scones, yummy! X
What a lovely idea making Xmas eve more special. I know I will be making these for Santa on Xmas eve.
I have truly enjoyed the 12 days and will be having withdrawal symptoms now its finished :-/
Back in the morning 🙂 keep posting 🙂
Thank you Kirstie xx
What a fantastic idea! I love mincemeat, but don’t like pastry really, but I love scones! Perfec.
Oooh, lovely! You’ve saved the best for last I think! They look amazing. My three year old and I shall be making them later. The twelve days have been great, thank you for all the ideas!
Never thought if adding mince meat to the scones will have to try these
these look absolutely fab – will be trying these soon.
Another ‘oh yummy’ I too will miss The 12 days of Christmas x
Oh no I can’t believe 12 days is over already!
We’ve used your snowman cookie as inspiration
for cupcake toppers & made your zesty lemon curd
(A jar of which never made it to the toast, I just ate
it with a spoon!) Thanks again. Ruth x
Thank you Helen x
I can smell them baking now. Lovely x
mmm scones!
So making these for the adults at our toddler Christmas party tomorrow x
Amazing 12 days of Christmas beats 5 gold rings and a partridge any day. thanks Ruth
I love scones but have never considered making them for Christmas. I might substitute the whipped for clotted cream though (a personal favourite..any excuse!)
Another one to add to my list of I NEED
I put dried cranberries in mine!
Will have to try these, hubby loves scones. Thank you for sharing all these fab recipes Ruth, must try more of them in the New Year when the Mad Christmas rush is over x
delightful and so quick n easy too
Another delish looking recipe! These 12 days have flown by!
Mmm look lovely. Thanks again for a wonderful collection of 12 days of Christmas recipes, and Merry Christmas to you & your boys 🙂
Mum look delicious
I always look for something new to bake for Christmas breakfast, I think I’m going to have to make these. They look great!
Lovely!! More lemon curd made last night to get rid of the chilli chutney smell lol!! Amazing recipes and i wish everyone good luck for the hamper! X
Hehe Vinegar house! – hope the lemon curd did the trick x
I am getting the hang of it, I purchased a cool new zester and managed to cut my thumb so I had the pain element to the letter too ;)- going to give the mince pie scones a go tonight too 🙂 xx
Oooh now there’s an idea for the post-Christmas-afternoon-walk tea!
Oh, deeeee—-lllliiiisshhh !! I have a 4 yr old busting to make these now, she’s seen the pictures and is jumping to make them !
(How do you think of all this stuff ?) TY
lovely idea, might try this for family
Brilliant idea. I too am not so keen on pastry but love scones.
super idea.
Ooh they look absolutely perfect for a pre Christmas get together and I still have some home made mincemeat. THANKYOU Ruth, for a fabulous twelve days. Not sure how you manage to come up with so many brilliant ideas but all the Pink Whiskers are very lucky you do. Have a wonderful Christmas with your family xxx
These look delicious. Have a load of mincemeat made so know what I am going to be making with it!
These look lovely – will have to give them a go
The last day? Noooo! You’ve been my morning fix with my cup of tea,my 5 minutes of peace while I send the boys up to get dressed for school.
Thank you,I have never known any of your recipes to fail me.They all turn out fantastic, from the fudge to your brownies and your battenberg to your chocolate traybake..delicious.
Mmm, I live in Devon & we do love our scones!! 😉 having a buffet with my Dad, sisters & Grandparents on Boxing Day…these will definitely be one of my contributions. Thanks Ruth, these 12 days have been great 🙂
Look fantastic, thanks Ruth for all the recipes and giving us a chance to win some fab prizes…..Merry Christmas!
These sound really good and I will try them later. Did you not need any extra baking powder, with all the added mincemeat?
No, I tried adding extra to compensate but it didn’t make a blind bit of difference! x
Thanks!
What are we going to do? My 11 year old daughter and I have throroughly enjoyed looking at your 12 Days of Christmas. We will have to create some ideas of our own – heaven help the boys in the house!
Wish you all, a very Happy Christmas and New Year. Looking forward to 2013 and what the Pink Whisk has in store!
Thank you Claire Happy Christmas to you too x
Am hungry for these already, can’t wait until, I finish work for Christmas to get baking x
Another great recipe, Ruth. Thanks!
Mmm lovely! I picked up a few jars of Duerrs flavoured mincemeat yesterday from b&m bargains, a chocolate mince meat for 49p and a brandy and ginger ne for 99p, will need to give these a try with those ! Thans for sharing Ruth x
I can’t believe that’s your 12 days of christmas over and what a fab recipe to end on. Thanks for doing this I have thoroughly enjoyed reading these each day and I look forward to trying out the recipes when I’m off work over christmas.
Thank you Clare x
scrumptious Christmas treats
Scones are yummy, and I bet Santa would enjoy the break from Mince Pies.
This recipe is amaxing!! I absolutely love scones (I have one every wknd!! Is that bad?!!) I will definitely be making these and Santa will be getting one in exchange for some nice pressies!!
Thank you so much for all the recipes the past 12 days!! Can’t believe its now only 13 sleeps till Christmas!! Eeekk!
xx
eeek indeed! I’d better get a move on! x
Wow what an amazing 12 days, thanks ruth I feel very inspired and can’t wait to start making these . The other half will love them!
Falalalala la la la la!!! Happy Christmas Ruth!!!!
Fingers crossed for this hamper but will still win with all your lovely recipes 😉 x
Thanks Twila – Happy Christmas! xx
I have never made scones… but my 11 yo daughter made them few weeks ago in school and they were lovely, especially the one with cranberries so I think i’ll give a try to xmas ones now, might share some with my neigbours 😉
Mmmm scones, thank you for all the recipes over the 12 days, dont know what i’m going to do after today. I hope you and your family have a lovely christmas.xx
Thank you Nicola x
And …. relax x
…nice for breakfast too !
Thanks Ruth I’ve now got to get up and go n make these before my late shift!! I think there will be some very happy midwives this afternoon xx
Not made scones for ages must make them in the holidays xx
What a great idea!
OMG!!! Can’t believe its the last day!!!
Im going to be making all of these recipes for my wonderful family for extra special Christmas treats…. Think i might have to have a trail run this weekend! lol…..
Wot ever your all doing over xmas stay safe and have fun xx
Yum, yum and might I add… Yum! Will make these for when all the parades of friends pop over in the next few weeks. Do you think I could freeze them and then whip them out in a ‘here’s one I made earlier’ style? Thanks for some fab inspiration over the last 12 days.
Oooh yummy I haven’t had scones for ages *licks lips*
Thanks Ruth for the best 12 days of Christmas I have ever had, I can’t believe they have come to an end so quickly!!!
great way to use up that half a jar of mincemeat I always have left over
Nice alternative! Got everything crossed for the hamper! even the dogs paws!!! 🙂 x
Oh love this idea. Might have to add the chocolate mincemeat recipe to it
What a lovely way to end the 12 days – I can’t believe they’re over! This is my 1st xmas with the Pink Whisk and I’ve loved all the recipes.
…My chutney is maturing; my cookies in jars are ready and my cheese+chutney tarts will be making an appearance on my xmas eve table!
Wishing you a beautiful foodie xmas and a prosperous 2013 🙂 x
I love how many recipes you do with so few ingredients. I think this is one to use up the ‘leftovers’!
Mincemeat scones! What a great idea.
Another wonderful recipe! Thank You so much for these 12 Days, I have really looked forward to seeing what Today’s Recipe is. I am very much inspired and have enjoyed being part of TPW 12 Days of Christmas xx
Yummy Santa will be pleased with these in our house 😉
I like the sound of these – I may have to make some this morning!
This sounds yummy,I tried mince pies for the first time this year, after living in England for 10 years and found that I like it. I will have to give this a try.
Another lovely 12 days of Christmas, thanks a lot! Now its time for some serious baking!!!
Can’t believe this is the last day already! I really look forward to seeing what delicious recipies are waiting when i log in…the toffee popcorn was a massive hit!! Also the lemon curd,yummy on one of these scones i bet!!.Thankyou Ruth and i wish you and your family a wonderful christmas and Happy New Year!!xx
Oh the look delicious!
Inspired!Great Christmas baking ideas.
My 8 year old son loves making scones, he will love making these for father Christmas on Christmas eve. I have really enjoyed your 12 days of Christmas.
Lovely recipe to complete the 12 days. Thankyou for all the new ideas. A busy weekend ahead testing them all out!
My fave recipe of the 12! Going to make these tonight 🙂
These will round the 12 days off nicely Ruth, I did your other scone recipe and turned out lovely! So will be trying these in the holidays:-D
Have a lovely Christmas and happy New year. X x x
yummy!!! what a great idea
I am sure father Christmas will love these 🙂
Mmmmm I can almost smell them from here! You cannot beat the smell and taste of warmed home made scones fresh from the oven!
Ruth,
I want to make them now! Shame I have to work. Thank you so much for all the recipes over the 12 days. I have loved them. I’ve just finished making ‘cookies in a jar’ to give to friends with young children, and I’m about to make the bear claws. Thank you again. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
I’m going to make these this morning! Thanks for the fabulous giveaway and all the lovely recipes. Happy Christmas!
Donn’t really like mince pies but these sound like a great alternative 🙂
Must make these for my Mum – a scone addict! Have a great Christmas with your family & thanks for all your fab recipes xx
Wow day 12 can’t believe it’s here already good luck everybody
Really original idea! V nice, shall try.
Where would we be without scones! A lovely Christmassy recipe.
My husband hates mince pies, moans every year when I make them, I wonder if these might go down better, I might make them and just not tell him what’s in them!
Great way to use up the rest of the mincemeat I have at home. They sound lovely. Thanks for all the Christmas recipe ideas. Merry Christmas!
Ruth thank you so much for all the fab recipes – can’t wait to try them out once I finish work – These scones looks fab !!!
I’ve really enjoyed the recipes you’ve put up for the last 12 days (how fast did they pass!) and will definately make a few of them and hope they turn out as nice as yours look.
Have a great Christmas and a happy new year!
I like that it makes mincemeat sound more yummier ( is that a word?) I’m not normally a fan x
Can’t believe the 12 days are over! have loved seeing the new recipes. Love edds scones, so glad you’ve done your version too, I’m sure these will be fabulous! I got a bot carried away with excitement posting comments and have commented on both the prize and recipe some days before i read the rules!! must pay more attention! Well done ruth, you’re such an inspirational baker, you should be so proud of yourself!
My scones are never big enough so I will try these x
I like that it makes mincemeat sound more yummier ( is that a word?) I’m not normally a fan but i do like a good scone your choc chip and baileys scones go down a treat in our house!! Xx
Mmmmm these do sound lovely a cross between a scone and mince pie…yum 🙂
Thank you for all the recipes, will definitely be trying this xx
They look delicious. Will definitely be giving them a try.
Thanks so much for all of the inspiring Christmas recipes which I’m sure will become firm favourites.
Can’t wait to try these, and I suspect you get a lovely aroma as they cook
Great way to use left over mincemeat! These 12 days have been amazing well done to you xx
Another delicious treat, thank you so much for all these lovely Christmas recipes.
Thank you for brightening my December days Ruth :). In a house full of coughs, sneezes and tired children it has been lovely to escape and read your blog. Happy Christmas to you and your family…hope you enjoy a well deserved rest! X
Looking forward to try these with my kids, thanks Ruth for another great recipe 🙂
Amazing idea 🙂 Will be trying these!
Another fab idea! I have loved each of the 12 days, well done!
Will be trying these 🙂
What a brilliant twist on scones, I love it. Thanks for an inspiring 12 days Ruth, wishing you a Happy Christmas and really fab 2013, I feel there will be a lot more baking up your sleeve in the New Year……and best of luck everyone with the hamper, how exciting, only one more sleep!
Wow these look amazing, think i need to print these all off and have a mini Christmas book (or you should do a quick ebook :))
A nice idea – I’ve just made Christams cupcakes with mincemeat – will try this next
I will definitely try these out.
yum
What a brilliant idea, I’ll be making these for pre -xmas get togethers, Christmas scones, brilliant idea!
Thank you for all the great recipes & tips Ruth. Have a lovely Christmas with your family & enjoy all the treats you’ve been busy making X
Lovely idea!
Will definitely be making these! Thankyou for all the scrummy recipes, I’m keeping my fingers crossed that Father Christmas will bring me your cake decorating book!
Ok I am drooling at these, they look so good! Will be making for Christmas Day breakfast I think – will warm them up with some homemade Cornish butter from my dad’s girlfriends sisters cows,
Love the idea of leaving Santa a home made goodie this year – thanks Ruth! All good wishes x
Thanks so much for all these great Christmas ideas, they’re really inspiring.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Morning – sorted! Thank you so much for your twelve days Ruth…you are the calm amongst the storm of holiday food preparation. Have a very Merry Christmas and God Bless xx
Having recently relocated to Devon, scones have become my signature dish – I will definitely be giving this mincemeat version a go. Thank you for our 12 days of treats!
What a great idea! I make mincemeat every year or two and after going to that trouble, I don’t like to see one bit of it go to waste, so this is a fantastic idea for what to do when I end up with just half a jar left.
Yum, but would replace the mincemeat with chocolate chips and some cinnamon for and xmas taste
I love scones….and mincemeat – what a fab idea!!!
Mxx
what a good idea – I’m sure my husband will love these – I’m going to miss daily installment of the 12 days of Christmas recipe’s, it’s given me some great ideas – I think I am going to be busy cooking as soon as I finish work for Christmas
Hope you have a good one x
Yummy!
Definitely for Christmas Eve baking with my daughter, thank you x
Scones for Christmas, love it!
Delicious! Another must try….thank you for so many amazing recipes not only the last 12 days but this year. Merry Christmas to you and your family
i think santa will love these.
thankyou for another fab 12 days of christmas ruth.
merry christmas to you and your family !
thanks for all your hard work, from a pink whisker xxx
These look fun to make & delicious to eat!!
Wow. These look great on these cold winter days!
Mmmmmmm, yummy!
Welllll…… Christmas scones eh??
Great idea – nice twist on the traditional scone but still with lots of cream – yum!
Welllll…… Christmas scones eh??
Welllll…… Christmas scones eh??
Now these definitely look worth trying.Am drooling as typing
How clever! I’m still addicted to making your baileys and chocolate chip scones! I’ll give these a whirl on the weekend 🙂
aw woaw really want to make these for the hubby, im not a fan of mince meat but he loves it so these will go down a treat! thanks so much for all the recipes 🙂 You have a real gift1
Another beautiful recipe. I will be making these with the boys on Christmas eve.
Thankyou for this great collection of recipes. What a super competition this has been. Whoever wins this will have the most marvellous time with this fantastic prize. Good luck to everyone who has entered.
Happy Christmas Ruth and I look forward to another great cooking year with The Pink Whisk xx
These look amazing, might try with brandy cream since its christmas!
I will definitely be attempting a dairy and gluten free version of these for my specific santa’s dietry needs!
I’m definitely going to have to try making these!!
They look yummy, I think i’d have them with some brandy butter!
12 days over already? Noooooo! I shall be making these scones & putting a big dollop of lemon curd on them.
What a great recipe to finish on Ruth, I have really enjoyed the 12 days, lots of fab ideas and I am looking forward to trying more than a few of these this Christmas. Thank you x
Mmmmmm, great end to the 12 days – will miss the 12 Days of Christmas! 🙂 Has been like my own little advent calendar… Wishing you a very Merry Christmas! x
As tasty as these look (and they do look tasty! I can just see me and mum tucking into some on Christmas eve, with lashings of clotted cream…), I am also sad because this means it’s the end of the Pink Whisk 12 days of Christmas… 🙁
My waistline will be pleased though!
Lovely idea, now there will be more choices of scones and still none left over!
What a delicious idea
Gawd, these are a great idea. I now have a menu as long as my arm for xmas eve!
Really enjoyed thses 12 days of Christmas. Not joined in before with this, but will do from now on. Merry christmas, and a peaceful new year.
x
I’m going to make these and take them round to friends when dropping of Xmas presents. Merry Xmas all x
Got friends coming round later, guess what they will be having with their cuppa 🙂
I must try this recipe as it has mincemeat in it which I love, thanks for the recipe Ruth.
another must bake..
These would be good for my winter afternoon tea this Sunday
I’ll be making these this avo as a surprise… Ssh!
would love it with a cup of tea xxxxx
Fab idea – on the huge baking list!
Great idea for Christmas day tea for those who are too stuffed to fancy a piece of fruit cake 🙂 Om nom nom nom!
I love scones!!! This recipe it’s SO yummy!!! Look forward to make it!!! Do you think I could add some fresh nuts?
By the way I now am going to bake some (mouthwatering) chocolate muffins following your recipe(march last year)… I think it’s honestly the best chocolate recipe ever…Just amazing!!! Love Christmas time! ^_^ Thank you so much and…have a wonderful Christmas!!! *Memole*
What a brilliant idea. I’ve often made mincemeat cake before but never used mincemeat in scones. My husband will adore these.
They look lovely Ruth, hubby doesn’t like mincemeat so will have to eat them all myself hehe, have a lovely christmas and thank you for all the inspiration and ideas xx
Thanks for the recipe 🙂
Love scones and these look fab!!
yummy with brandy cream or brandy butter can’t wait to make these 🙂
What a great idea – we always get fed up with mince pies when there’s at least one jar of mincemeat left in the cupboard! Thanks for another brilliant 12 Days this year, your recipes are so fab.
Lovely idea for boxing day afternoon tea – I look forward to trying them!
Thank you for giving us another reason to smile Ruth 🙂 Looking forward to making this recipe part of our Christmas tradition. Have a blessed Christmas time with your husband, Little Ones, family and friends. xx
I lurv scones!!! But I am always a bit challenged when it comes to making my own, they never seem to come out soft & fluffy but a bit dry & flat. So thanks for the step-by-step recipe, I’m sure it will be really helpful!
Another great idea!
I only made scones for the first time a month ago, these look so good shall be making these for Christmas Eve!!
Wow Ruth – these look amazing. Ideal for a Boxing day treat x
Another fab recipe
These look delicious, I don’t think I’m going to fit in my Christmas Frock this year! X
Brilliant idea for using up leftover mincemeat-I’ve still got a jar skulking around from last Christmas!I’m going to have a go-might add strong tea (or even booze for the grown ups.)
Gorgeous !
I’m so sad the 12 days are over!! I’ve already made two batches of caramel and some are currently wrapped up for my secret santa!
Think me and my toddlers might be trying this on Christmas eve, we are still working on what to do for our Christmas traditions and these look perfect to try with them :)xx
Definitely making these on Christmas Eve, for treat after we’ve been on Santa express train along with mulled wine! Have thoroughly enjoyed the recipes and trying some new ideas. Hope you’ve got more lined up for new year. Not sure if my waistline will cope though. Have a lovely christmas
I don’t think that there’s many things that mincemeat won’t make better!
I love scones at any time of year!x
Those just look soooo good.
Oh what a lovely finish!
Shame it had to end! Such a lovely collection of recipes and ideas – it would truly make for a fabulous book! So generous of you to share and it won’t be the same not having your lovely posts to drool over each day!
Have a fabulous Christmas & I look forward to trying out some of your ideas and recipes 😀
Xx
Wow 12 days worth of really fantastic recipes. Thank you so much. Good luck to everyone that hamper is sure one special Xmas treat! Happy Christmas.
Wow! These look delicious definitely will be making them for Santa!!
Another delicious recipe! I can’t wait to try this one too! 🙂
Don’t think the girls will agree to scones instead of mince pies… but I’m sure they’d be willing to make them AS WELL 🙂 Look yum x
This has made me want to make scones right now! Although the only jar of mincemeat I have is best before Nov 2012. Perhaps I should buy some fresh. Thank-you for the 12 days they were an inspiration. x
A lovely recipe to finish Ruth.
happy christmas to everyone, it has been such a lovely 12 days looking at the receipes and reading everyones comments has made me feel very christmassy and ihave a serious baking frenzy coming on (get the christmas cd’s out!) thank you so much Ruth and again HAPPY CHRISTMAS tra la la la la la la la la
I’ll miss having lovely recipes to look forward to everyday but I might have chance to catch up now! Fingers crossed these are as good as the Bailey’s scones.
Thank you for all the work you’ve put into this Ruth, I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas xx
I’m sure Father Christmad would love a scone. I’ve really enjoyed the 12 days of Christmas and am very sorry it’s come to an end. Look forward to more of your blog posts after you’ve had a well earned rest. Happy Christmas 🙂
These are definitely on my chrismas list 🙂
Definitely going to make these, after my fudge! x
These are great!
I not a great fan of mincemeat so have sent today’s recipe to my sister in law as I know my niece will love making these 🙂 Thanks for the great recipes over the past 12 days, have a great Christmas!
Oh PERFECT! I’ve been trying to find a Christmas-esque scone recipe. I bake scones for my Nan’s partner and this was how I started baking. But I’ve been in the US studying for 4 months so he has been without 😛 I’m back this weekend and had every intention of baking a huge batch of scones and throwing in some Christmas-esque ones…and now I can! Thanks Ruth! And thanks for this amazing giveaway and all the recipes you have posted x
Yum! I would never have though about putting mincemeat in them!
Scrumptious!
Yes another recipe I want to try and eat NOW! Thank you for putting together a great ’12 days of Christmas’ Ruth, it’s been great 🙂
Thanks for all the lovely recipes, can’t wait to try these! Yummy
Fill with brandy cream Delish!!
What a great idea!
Such a great idea! Thankyou for all the lovely recipies over the 12 days, I’ve made the ‘cookie in a jar’ for a few stocking fillers! Have a lovely Xmas! Xx
fantastic idea 🙂 i love scones x
What a great idea! Will be making these to take to the mother-in-law’s on Boxing Day!! Yummy x
i am going to get huuuge this xmas !!!!
Great idea! Will be taking a batch or 2 of those to mother-in-law’s on Boxing Day x
Ooh, never thought of adding mincemeat to scones, great idea!
I always use your scone recipe so this one is a must as I love mince pies! Thank you!!
These sound so delicious. Will be making these soon in the build-up to christmas
LOVE this! Just made my own mincemeat and looking for creative ways to use it. Scones are super easy too! Thank you!
Wowzers, the best Christmas hamper ever! If I won me and my three boys (yes, I have 3 too Ruth!!) would have the best baking time ever…
Santa is looking forward to these!
Would it be ok to add brandy cream to these lovely scones!!
Have a very Happy Christmas Ruth and thank you so much for all the lovely recipes xx
What a great idea, will definitely be giving these a go over the holidays.
Ooh they look scrummy.
I used to make a christmas cake with mincemeat.
These look lovely – I love scones, they remind me of my nan. Thank you so much for sharing, I’ve loved every recipe from the 12 days, and have added them all to my recipe file!
They look great!
They look lovely and something I would never have thought of making before now. I will be making them for all the family..if they get that far,lol
My kids will love making these x x
I love scones, I love mincemeat, this is a must try! Merry Christmas!
Ok…. I need another jar of mincemeat now! (the one I have is waiting to be make into chocolate mincemeat!)
It’s been a fantastic 12 days! Thank you!
Have a very Merry Christmas! and good luck fighting all the Christmas Shoppers!
They look fantastic! Thanks for all the inspiration and Happy Christmas to you x
Never heard of this one but it looks and sounds great
love hot scones with butter
Yummy a great alternative
Another great recipe. Thanks Ruth for the past 12 days and for all the delicious recipes throughout the year. Have a nice Christmas!
aw cant believe the 12 days are over already have such an amount of amazing recipes to make over christmas now
These look great, I have never made scones, but I think I will be giving these ones a try x
Delicious x
nice easy to follow recipe – will even get hubby to do them
I love scones, these look good.
That looks great, I bet it’d taste really nice with marmalade AND cream.
I love scones. I was surprised to learn a couple of years ago that authentic British scones are small like yours are and neatly cut out with a cutter; in Sweden we just roughly shape the dough with our hands and flatten it on the baking tray, making a huge scone that about four times the size of yours.
(Needless to say, I prefer the U.K type, you can eat more of them that way…)
Ooooooh, made your sugar crusted scones for my birthday afternoon tea and they went down a storm so I’ll definitely make these too x
think i will have to give these a go! I never have much luck with scones- they never rise? ive done the ‘dont twist the cutter’ but still no luck!
That hamper looks amazing! Someone is going to be very happy this christmas!
Yum! These would be popular with more than just Santa!
Love looking at the last 12 days on here, great lead up to christmas- lovely recipe to end on too
This would be the BESTEST most AWESOME pressie anyone into baking and cooking could possibly receive.
Stop making so many nice things I don’t have time to make them all hehe 🙂
I have never thought of having scones at Christmas, they sound lush!
I think my husband is now in love with you:-) He will eat mince pies until they come out of his ears (your orange pastry ones are a hit!), so with mincemeat bear claws and mincemeat scones he is now in heaven – Merry Christmas!
Yum – can’t wait to make these and serve them alongside many of your other goodies from these 12 days at or Christmas Open House! Will definitely miss the daily inspirations for Christmas. Happy Christmas!
Such a clever idea! I might make these on Sunday ‘for research purposes’
What a fab idea – I’m always looking for ways to use up mincemeat! Mmm can’t wait!!
I will def be making these, look so yummy
My favourite yet Ruth – want to leave work now to get baking these for our early Christmas lunch on Sunday x
Thanks for all the fabulous ideas. Merry Christmas everyone
Another delicious sounding and looking receipe! Thanks for sharing all of these.
Hope it’s a happy Christmas in the Clemens household!!!
Thanks Ruth for your 12 days of Christmas, certainly saved the best for last! My Dad loves scones and mince pies – so this is the perfect mix! I shall be making them over the weekend to take home to the parents!
Happy Christmas, I’m looking forward to more exciting posts in 2013!
oh wow, these look fab.I will have to go on a diet in the New Year after trying all your recipes.
With a small glass of something Christmassy, the perfect Christmas eve supper!
After these 12 recipes, I don’t need to look any further for my Christmas baking – what a magnificent collection. Thank you so much for making Christmas time so much easier.
These look delish – my scone-loving hubby would love these. Thank you so much for all the recipes and bakey inspiration over the 12 Days, Ruth, I’ve really enjoyed it xx
I always make scones at some point for brunch. I will be trying these this year – thanks Ruth and for your inspiration not only over the last 12 days but since you started Pink Whisk!
Merry Christmas x
Yum – they sound fab!
What am I going to do now the 12 days are over. Thanks for a fabulous collection of recipes. Merry Xmas to you and your family.x
these look amazing, thanks so much for sharing.
If you have not made a Chocolate Mousse with Green & Black’s – you have not yet lived !!
Father Christmas will def enjoy these in our house! 🙂 Thank you for all the recipes these past 12 days! Happy Christmas! X
Never made scones before but can’t wait to give it a go! Been loving the 12 days of christmas recipes, most will be getting made this festive period! Thank you!
I would love them but hubby wouldn’t.
Now these look utterly FAB! Plain-ish but with a Christmassy vibe! What a superb idea. Each day, of these 12 days, the recipe goes to the top of the baking list – but this is now the king!!!!!
I’m SOOOOOOO sad that the 12 dys have finished – I hope you and all your boys (hubby included) have a very happy Christmas!
Yum! I have always thought of scones as a summer thing but these look like a great idea – maybe with marmalade or even warm with brandy butter!!
Oh my days!!! My back is breaking! I have baked for two days like a whirling dervish. The house smells delicious. I wish you could smell it too. All Christmassy. Oh but…..sad face……I broke my favourite spatula when making the gingerbread. NOT because of your recipie of course. It was very old but you know when you have a favourite???……….. Hmmm. Maybe something sweet will cheer me up. Haha. Xx
Another great recipe.
Have family coming on Christmas Eve, these will definitely be making an appearance at tea time! Can’t wait! More to be excited about! Yay 🙂
what a great idea! yum!
a really nice way to serve mincemeat
Your scones look amazing I will have to try better. ha ha
I love scones. My husband loves scones – it’s win/win.
Thanks for all the brilliant idea Ruth. Have a great Christmas everyone.
These look delish, I love scones so much that i should be the only person allowed to enter today! 😉 Thanks for the comp
yummy yummy yummy….. what can i say, loved all the recipes and cannot wait to finish work to try them out.
oooo, christmas scones! very good idea.
Two things I love – scones and Christmas – all in one bundle. Fabby!
Tomorrow’s inbox will be boring with no more yummy recipies to look forward to! Santa will need to order an extra large outfit after eating all the Christmas Scones left for him. Thanks for all the great ideas Ruth, I hope you all have a lovely Christmas and I look forward to your 2013 baking ideas xxx
Definitely going to try these, the look delicious!
Have done this before – really delicious and a fab way to use up left over mincemeat! xoxo
Love a good scone…
These are in the oven…. and smell amazing. hurry up and bake!
I am going to be as fat as Santa after trying out all these recipes!!!
i’ve never thought of baking scones at chrismas, these would make a fab change to the same mince pies i make every year, will attempt these this weekend, thank-you xx
Oh my, these look delicious – very imaginative as ever – thank you Ruth!
Oh these look amazing, I love scones and mince pies so the 2 together = Heaven for me never mind santa ;o) x
Ooh a lovely twist on a classic. Ending in a high ey 🙂
What an amazing recipe to end the most fantastic 12 days of Christmas EVER! Thank you for sharing these and wish you and all your followers a happy Christmas and a wonderful new year, shame we will all be on diets!! There’s a new idea for you – 12 days of diet food – on second thoughts, forget that and pass me that scone….! x
Wow, what a perfect christmas treat alternative!
Great recipe! I’m definitely going to try these… Have a lovely Christmas for you and yours, I will miss the recipes and ideas over the last 12 days!
Mmmmmm could just fancy one of these right now!
Just sitting down with a cuppa, would love one of these lovely scones
Yummy. Love scones and make a lovely change from mincepies. Thanks xx
My mother will love these!
baking job for the weekend? check 🙂
ooh if I ever get 5 minutes I shall definitely be trying these out.
OMG. Mincemeat scones, wish we could have smellyputers. I am definately trying these and am going to add a bit of cinammon to the icing sugar and dust them with it. Drooling aleady.
Perfect! My 6 year old says Santa will love them as he has never had a xmas scone before!!
Will definitely have to try these out they look so good
Hmmmm scones ! My favourite !
Thank you for all of the wonderful posts Ruth, I’m inspired! Merry Christmas to you and yours xx
I am rubbish at making scones! Might just have to give it another go! Thanks for the recipes, I have enjoyed sharing them with my friends and family (I tell everyone about The Pink Whisk!) they will really add something a little special to Christmas this year x thanks again xx
I have never made scones but I am going to now as this recipe looks easy. This recipe is not a regular here in India… Thank you for sharing all those lovely recipes these past twelve days.
Amazing – can’t wait to try them!!
Do I have to leave it for Santa? x
I’ll be adding some of these to my Christmas baking list. I love a good scone with whipped cream!
Knock,knock,
Who’s there?
Little old lady.
Little old lady who?
I didn’t know you could yodel.
Nothing better than a warm scone! YumYum!
Another fantastic recipe from you, one i will definitely be making, Wher do you get all your ideas from, where ever it is keep going there, you have been so helpful the last couple of Christmases (not sure if that is right spelling) not sure what i would do without your inspiration. Ok gushing over.
I am normally seriously rubbish at scones but I trust you and your fab recipes so much that I am going to attempt these……eeek
love the sound of these yummy
will definitely be making some of these – yummy!!!
Oooh would never have thought of mincemeat in scones! Am feeling really festive after your 12 days of yumminess!
Mmmmm. Another delicious treat! Thank you for all the lovely recipes which have obviously had a lot of time, care and festive goodwill put into them. Merry Christmas 🙂
Will be making these after dinner tonight 🙂
Well! Everyone has said everything that I wanted to say!! So all that is left to say is have a very merry Christmas and a happy and healthy 2013!
Definitely the best yet, chocolate and the scone recipe is just inspired!
These look fab, a different twist on a mince pie, which is great as I’m weak on the pastry front! Thanks!
Oh yes, will be making these for sure.I’m drooling at the thought of biting into one filled with lashings of fresh whipped cream,mmmmmm! Blow the figure, lol!
Scones are one of my favourite things so I have to make these!
Your 12 days of christmas have been amazing. My family’s bellies will certainly have a very happy christmas!
Wow what an interesting recipe i’ve got to try these
Thank you
Can you imagine Santa’s face if I give him one of these on xmas eve – would put me at the top of nice list! Love all the recipes. Can’t wait for the book.
Nice twist and so easy
looks delish! Hope I win
What a fabulous idea! I shall be making these with my daughter this christmas, yum….
they look so yummy….i may need to make these tonight!!! x
Scrum diddily dum dumptious!!!?,
Yum yum yum in my Tim.
Xxxxxxxxx
This is all so mouth watering. I can hardly believe it!
Perfect! Scones are on my diet-breaking Christmas baking list, so definitely giving these a go! How am I going to find the time.
These look wonderful and am going to make them at the weekend with my daughter. She wants to take something into school to thank the teachers and this is such a great change from the usual chocolates – inspired cooking!
P.S. Good luck to everyone for the draw this is such an awesome prize that will make anyone’s Christmas.
This recipe looks so delicious I’ll definitely be giving this a try
These look absolutely delicious, will definitely be trying them out. Thank you so much for all the lovely recipes, giveaways and the hard work you put in, Merry Christmas to You and the family Ruth and to all the Pink Whiskers 🙂 xx
Scones are my favourite ever!
another excellent idea new to me I must try this I have clotted cream in the fridge
These look so good I think I will have to try these this weekend 🙂
I love the idea of making christmas scones! should get me some brownie points with the Father-in-law as he is a def scone fan and I think I’m going to have to try these for boxing day tea when they come over! You never know it might just be enough to get me out the dog-house with the in-laws for their 3rd grandchild’s due-date being half way through their round the world cruise 🙂 !
Love scones, especially the ones you get from Devon. Will definately be trying this recipe out it looks so scrummy.Never made scone before so may do a trial run to avoid dissappointment on christmas morning.
Dissappointment of me making them wrong not the recipe, The recipe looks fantastic
Now that is what i call a Scone! And remember, a Scone isn’t just for Christmas!
These look great, will defintately be making these in the near future. Can’t believe that the 12 days is over – can we make it the 24 days and keep getting the fab recipes?
Scones with mincemeat,woohoo! Can’t wait to try these. Thank you so much for sharing all your recipes Ruth. Merry Christmas to you and your family x
Those scones look absolutely delicious! I have never left a comment here but I just wanted to say thank you for all your lovely recipes specially your oaty chocolate chip cookies. My children LOVE them. Happy Christmas.
Ohh, great way to use up the rest of the mincemeat I have at home. Thanks for all the lovely Christmsa recipes! Merry Christmas
Ooops, thought my comment this morning didnt work but just seen it. Sorry for posting twice!
Sorry Santa, we will make these but sadly the chances of getting a crumb are nil knowing my lot! Please forgive me… I could stretch to some chocolate from the hamper if I win;) !!
Oh My the 12th day of the 12th month of 2012 and it’s finished – there have been so many things I want to make from your 12 days. I’m having some girls round for morning tea on Friday so I’ll be making these then, did think we could have savoury surprise too and try out your cranberry sausage meat tarts…. and then there’s the cookie dough kits to do for my niece and my kids … thank you have enjoyed the daily email. Happy Christmas x
Those also look fantastic – I might give them a try as a little treat….
Those scones look absolutely delicious!
An inspiring 12 days! Thank you Ruth 🙂
These sound fab I am going to make them this weekend!
Never thought of starting xmas day with a scone but I do love scones!
I do like a good scone and these look yummy!!!!
these sound lovely. just wished i’d looked earlier in the day if i had i would of made some and i think they would have! can i make some between now and 7pm when i go to work do you think? happy christmas. fingers crossed for the hamper.xx
Ooh this is such a lovely, simple idea (I’m a huge mincemeat fan!) 🙂 Will be making them as an after-tea treat on Christmas Eve I think… Really enjoyed the past 12 days, the recipes have been wonderful 🙂
What a lovely twist for Christmas! I have loved your 12 days of Christmas recipes. Made 4 batches of salted caramels, fudge, and will make scones for a ‘do’ tonight. How did I bake without you! Have a good rest over the Christmas period. You deserve it! And thank you for sharing all your wonderful recipes.
They look and sound delicious! I will definitely be trying out the recipe over the festive season! X
Wow, yum yum. I love scones. Only problem is if I make these I’ll end up eating them all before Santa arrives. Happy Christmas Ruth, I have really enjoyed your 12 days of Christmas, bring on the baking 🙂
i love a nice scone 🙂
Thanks Ruth, we’ve loads of homemade mincemeat but everyone in our house was getting a bit fed up of mince pies! Great idea now for a Christmassy tea time treat, we’re for sure making these!
What a coincidence! We have just eaten some ‘Christmas’ scones while out shopping and thought what a good idea and now you have provided the recipe. Thank you. What a glorious hamper too, good luck to everyone
I just love mincemeat, I can’t make enough mince pies and muffins to keep the family happy. I’d never thought about adding it to scones though? Will DEFINATELY be making these!!!!
They look completely delicious 🙂 x
Wow, how did you get them to rise that much!
Yum yum yum I love scones!!
Yummy! Another recipe I’m going to have to try out!
These look delicious hopefully there’s one left for me! The hamper is the ultimate once in a lifetime competition. A big huge thank you Ruth for the inspiration of the 12 days of Christmas & organising the hamper for a lucky duck to win!
These look fab, I was going to make mince pies for the team at work but now I might make these!
Must get some more mince meat in for these definitely going on my to do list along with your sausage rolls which are a hit every time
My scones never look that good!
Ooh yummy- I’m looking forward to trying out some of these recipes from the last 12 days – Merry Xmas 🙂 x
oooh yummy!
Oh my giddy aunt, The hamper is too fab for words and i have so much baking to get on with now too not to mention the eating of bear claws and popcorn already 😉 I must include these too, I have enjoyed the 12 days ideas so much, well done on that many days of brilliance Ruth! Happy Christmas everyone x
I might just make these
What another great idea and so quick to knock up a batch for unexpected visitors.
what a fantastic way to use mincemeat I’ll be trying these at the weekend. have a very happy christmas to you and your family ruth
I love your sugar crusted scone recipe, Ruth so will definitely give these a go. Just seen the Green & Blacks goodies too! Oh wow! A chocolate lovers idea of heaven! x
mmm, i love scones !!
Chocolate heaven and a delicious scone recipe too? Oh deep joy. Where have the last 12 days gone? Thanks for making it such good fun, Ruth. It’s been like getting a little gift each day, to receive your recipes. All the very best for a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and successful New Year.
Lovely – Xmas scones – never thought of that before..
Gotta try it x
I usually find the flavour of mincemeat too intense so this seems like an excellent way of capturing the essence of the flavour. Another bake to add to my to-do list!
Thanks for all these delicious recipes over the year. Unfortunately, i now need a new recipe holding folder !
D E L I C I O U S .
Merci
Wow. Fingers crossed. Happy Christmas and baking everybody. x
Thank you so much for inspiring us to bake with your 12 days of Christmas. Wishing you and your family a very Happy Christmas and we look forward to hearing from the Pink Whisk in the New Year.
I am sure that Santa would really like one of these this year!
Lovely idea. Definately have to give these a go as well.
Loved the whole 12 days and what fantastic prizes you’ve managed to muster as well.
Have a great Christmas with your family. Make sure they do the washing up so you can at least put your feet up sometime. Well done. I must now make the marzipan for the boozy christmas cakes so it can dry out for the decoration in time.
I can not wait to try these out for as a Christmas treat with a difference for my family. Thanks so much for all the inspiration for Christmas – wish I’d discovered you sooner, then I could have made more of your yummy recipes!
Yum yum
Oooh what a great idea, not a fan of mince pies, too much mincemeat but mixed into the scones sounds delicious. Will have to try the recipe at the weekend for our Christmas get together :-).
these look so yum
Those scones look delicious – but I have to say I really really love the chocolate hamper – I am a chocoholic so perfect gift for me.
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I’ve not made scones since the kids were little, these look lovely x
Will be making these VERY soon,might try them with cream cheese. Have a lovely Christmas and thank you for all your hard work this year.
they remind me of the scones my grandma used to make when we were little. We laways used to steal them when they were still hot and burn our mouths!
what a fab idea. Now this one I will be baking. thank you so much for the opportunity to win all these fab goodies. The winner is going to be one very very lucky lady (or man) 🙂
Lynetta X
Woweee these are a really different idea!And seem fairly simple too.
Santa has just informed me that he would love a few of these instead of mince pies;)
They sound gorgeous! Probably won’t be any left for Santa though! Thanks for all the inspiration – same time same place next year?!!
Another delicious idea, thank you for sharing. Do you do mail order?! 😉
What a finale!!! Thanks for the brilliant recipes, and for making it all so easy for us, you’re a genius! Merry Christmas Ruth x
lovely idea xx
Thank you – a lovely recipe to finish off the amazing 12 days.
I’m usually a bit hit and miss with scones but I’ll give them my best shot. Just spent the afternoon decorating my christmas cake with your stars and sparkle design. So, a big “thank you” Ruth for everything. X
Might do some of these for my sons Christmas lunch at school, he declined the cooked dinner!
What a good idea. Never thought of doing that myself. I’ll have to try it.
thank you, one to add to my cranberry and orange scone recipe.
What a brilliant idea. Great alternative to mince pies. 🙂
Lovely scones! I cannot wait to make these too! They are on my list for the weekend! x
Oh how wonderful – I love scones anytime but never thought of Christmas scones. Thank you for the past 12 days and for making a homesick kiwi girl concentrate on baking and not sobbing into my hanky xxxxxx Happy Christmas
I want to cook all of this – and I feel like I could! amazing.
What a brilliant way to eat mincemeat yummy!
I cant believe its all over ! thank you for all inspiration… nows the hard work – making it all!
these sound delicious,might try them with the kids.
Would love to win the hamper but even if don’t it is a great website
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas , your recipes have been better than the chocolate treats in my advent calendar. Thank you for helping to get us all in the mood, can’t wait to try these scones and deliver my cookies in a jar gifts this Christmas! Wishing you and yours a wonderful Christmas and look forward to your inspirational future posts! X
Scones are my favorite tea time treat!
Those scones look lovely. Thanks so much for brightening December (and the year!) with your recipes and creativity.
All your recipes have been fab Ruth and one person is sure in for a wonderful Christmas with your amazing hamper. Good luck everyone and Merry Christmas to you Ruth! xxx
These sound amazing, perfect for my christmas tea party with the girls! So sad the 12 days of Christmas is over? Think I will def be having withdrawal symptoms tomorrow! Will have to bake some more of your fab recipes to cheer me up! Thanks Ruth, have a wonderful christmas and congratulations to whoever is lucky enough to win the fabulous hamper! X
Oh, I think I may try those as soon as this week end!
yum! not sure there would be any left over for santa!!
Well done Ruthie, another lovely crop of recipes, wish I could win the hamper….he he x
I shall miss the daily recipe. How quickly it’s gone. Such a lovely collection of ideas, as ever.
Mmmm, these will be a real winner with everyone I know. And thank you Ruth for such a great prize draw and a fun way to start the countdown to Christmas too.
Merry Christmas to you and yours, from me and mine!
So that’s the diet blown – and I was doing so well. Eating one now with a mug of tea. Couldn’t resist!
Mincemeat in scones is a wonderful idea,wish I’d thought of that.
Another great idea. I have several jars of home made chilli and chocolate mincemeat and these sound like a good use for them.
Those look yummy, I can’t wait to make them!
What a fab recipe, I look forward to trying these out hopefully next week. Just hope I don’t find I’ve forgotten loads of presents that need buying! Have a lovely Christmas and thank you for all of the lovely recipes. x
Was feeling in need of therapeutic baking – this is what I am going to make tomorrow….
The scone looks truly scrumptious> I’m going to have to bake some of these 🙂 x
what a lovely festive variation
Perfect treat baking!
What a fab idea. Wonder if a little dust of cinnamon with some icing sugar on the top to make it snow and smell more Christmassy??
xx
Sounds amazing!!! So many beautiful recipes you have given us over the 12 days thank you!!! I will thoroughly enjoy making every one!!! Merry Christmas x
These look yummy!! Love mince pies so looking forward to trying these. Just hope they work with my wheat free flour!
Thanks for recipe!
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oh what a lovely idea x
Very tempted to pop my scone cherry, but am intrinsically lazy. Could I do the butter rubbing step in a food processor do you think? Or is that just too lazy?
Not too lazy at all – get it in the food processor! Saves the messy hands too x
they look amazing!
Wow they look soo gorgeous! I could just eat one of those right now!
Definitely going to make these, they look too good for Father Christmas though! I might have to add a little Xmas cheer to the whipped cream (would Baileys do? ha ha!) Thanks for all your amazing and inspirational recipes over the last 12 days too. Hoping the hamper finds its way down to Kent, and wishing you a Very Merry Christmas, now you can put your feet up for a bit eh Ruth? x
i like scones i like mincemeat – never thought to combine the 2 but now a must try this out – brilliant
i have juest tryed these out and boy are they good to eat hot with the cream on it and a cup of tea
What a brilliant alternative to mince pies. Love your website. Recipes alway reliable. Happy Xmas
Im going to try a gluten free version, thanks for all your great ideas
I bought a jar of mincemeat yesterday to make mince pies but i think i’ll make these instead!
These sound just devine, i will certainly be giving these a go, thanks Ruth x
Can’t wait to make the Christmas scones,and the salted caramels and the carrot and houmous filo things, oh and the lemon posset..
Another great idea Ruth. Thanks for all the amazing ideas xx
If this isn’t the best ever Christmas giveaway, I really don’t know what is! Hope you get all these nice things as well for yourself Ruth
Mmm, they look delicious! Adding them to my Christmas baking list.
My mum makes the best scones, but I will have to see if I can make some even better ones.
I’ve just made these and they’re delicious. Lovely recipe, thanks Ruth, and thanks for such a great 12 days of Christmas competition.
These look delish and the hamper looks amazing too!!!!!! xxx
What an inspired idea. Why hadn’t I thought of that? Will make tomorrow. Thanks.
Ideal, I have half a jar of mincemeat that I was wondering what to do with! These look yummy x
What a great recipe! Will definitely be making these when the family are home for Christmas.
Just made these they taste amazing. And a nice change from mince pies.
Just made these they taste amazing. A nice change from mince pies.
These look yummy.What a great idea for different flavoured scones 🙂
Hve just made these while waiting for my bread to prove (which was a disaster but I know where I went wrong though)these scones made up for it, so easy and tasty 🙂 Thank you as ever for your genius for simplicity xx
I love scones and these look gorgeous
Luv the sound of these. Will definitely be making these. Merry Xmas xxx
I’m making these tomorrow, I just love scones. Never thought of putting mincemeat in them before. Cannot wait.
fab recipes – I always feel hungry after I have been here! love the Green & Black comp and the Tassimo comp too!
Don’t know if they’d be any left for Santa 🙂
Thank you for the idea of mincemeat scones, they look really lovely. I am thinking of making them the star attraction of a Christmas themed afternoon tea. Mini stilton pastries; turkey sandwiches (of course!)and some apple slices cut into stars with the new star shaped cutters that arrived in the post today. The centrepiece will be the Christmas scones with some Cointreau butter and the fabulous Baileys cream. Thanks for such great inspiration over the last 12 days, and happy Christmas to all. With kind regards, Janetxx
mmmmm what a great idea, you can’t beat scones!
Perfect end! Can’t wait for Christmas now!
My daughters two most favourite things. We are without a doubt going to make these.
I have collected all your scrummy recipes and will be making some for our family boxing day buffet. I have always loved your step by step style, it means that even a novice like me can get stuck in with confidence. Happy Christmas Ruth, i hope you and your family have a great time. x x x
Wow they look good, must try those with the children, think they will get eaten before Santa arrives though!! 🙂
Wow, scones are one of my favourites and what a perfect twist
Lucky Santa! These sound scrumptious, can’t beat a good scone x
that would make for one very happy Santa 🙂
thank you so much for all the fab recipes im off to try making these now
Will have to give these a try as well. I’ve really enjoyed you’re twelve days of Christmas – thank you!
I’d never have thought of putting mincemeat in scones, but these look amazing!
nice and easy for christmas
These look to die for. I have thoroughly enjoyed the 12 days of Christmas posts – the recipes have been wonderful. I have opened these before the Advent calendar this year. The winning of a hamper is truly secondary to having been able to drool over the recipes but that has been a lovely idea too – what a prize! Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year xxx
I can’t wait to try these. My two young boys (my reasons for baking) will LOVE these!
What a brilliant idea!
Yet another festive treat! I can’t wait to try these out. They look delicious
Will def be making these with my 3 year old little boy, ready to give to Santa. Thanks Ruth! Also, thank you so much for giving us a chance to win such an amazing prize. Your recipes are wonderful. Hope you and your boys have a very merry Christmas, I’m sure you will if your great baking has anything to do with it!! xx
These will be perfect for my husband as he loves scones but not too keen on mince pies. Their has been some brilliant recipes and i can’t wait for my children to break up from school so we can all get baking.
Thanks Ruth for all the lovely recipes and ideas, I’ve really looked forward to receiving everything in my in box, for the last 12 days,
A fantastic web site, keep up the good work!
Merry Christmas
Amanda
These sound delicious.
This is a fab idea will be trying these at the weekend
Just perfect to take into the staffroom for the last day of term
Getting into the Christmas zone now after seeing these!
Thanks to you I have so many new recipes I want to try. You have offered the best raffle prizes I have ever seen. Would make the winner’s Christmas so special.
The scones sound absolutely delicious. I am not waiting for Christmas. Going to try them tomorrow. Thanks
Any excuse to make and eat scones 🙂 yummy x
My OH will love these
Mmm wot a lovely twist on a great recipe! Looking forward to trying this one! X
Have seen some great receipes over the past 12 days, but can’t manage to make all of them for Christmas! However, some of them have been hidden away for use on other occasions!
What a wonderful finale! Thanks Ruth and Happy Christmas!
Oooh, lovely!! 🙂
SCONES!!! MY FAVORITE!!!
Ooh, have been making mince pie muffins, but they have been a bit dry. These look so much better.
Omg! I will defo be making these. I’ll probably have them with clotted cream though, it’s not a proper scone otherwise! X
These look yummy! Your recipes have never failed me yet, thank you – and a Happy Christmas! X
Yum yum!
Oh wow! These look amazing, I’ve never heard of mincemeat scones before, definitely one to try. I love scones with clotted cream, yummy.
Yum they look fab 🙂
Thanks. Look forward to giving it a go!
Just want to say thanks for all these lovely recipes! You do look after us 🙂 xx
Thankyou Ruth – your recipes have never failed and these look great! Happy Christmas x
Santa won’t get a look in!
Hope I have time to try these out tomorrow, another use for my home made mincemeat
Mmmmmm…making these and filling with brandy butter…
Thank you so much for sharing your inspirational Christmas goodies!!!! And here was me, wanting to LOSE weight BEFORE Christmas!!! Haha!!! It’ll never happen with all these lovely recipes to follow!!!
I am going to try these tomorrow
An absolute “must “to try out!! I’ve so enjoyed each day looking at my mails to see what you had in store for us each day!!! Thanks for all the lovely recipes you are a real inspiration!! Good luck everyone & festive greetings to all!!!!
I don’t know about Father Christmas – but my dad would love these!
Something for Santa? Mmmmm, good thing I’m Santa in this house!! Can’t wait to try these.
I have never been any good at scones but hopefully this recipe will put that right!! Thanks x
yummy scones
Yum, can’t wait to try one!
love making scones. cant wait to use this recipe!
Santa clause would be a happy man 🙂
They look delicious……making me hungry 🙂
I love , love, love cheese scones and am unsure any other scone can touch them but am willing to give a special Christmas scone a try so I’ll bake these at the weekend and let you know.
I think this is such a lovely idea – I have made whoopee mince pies but the idea of scones is inspired. Thank you for all the lovely inspiration, do you have to stop?
oooh the chocolate hamper looks amazing!
Family love mince pies and love scones – heaven on a plate!
Thank you Ruth for 12 wonderful days of inspiration.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours xx
Can’t wait to try these 🙂
Yum, yum, yum.
Merry Christmas Ruth, and good luck everyone. Don’t know about anyone else but I’m keeping everything crossed!
Thank you for the recipes, I’ve enjoyed reading all of them and planning what to make next!
Will definitely make these
Move over Santa, sorry but I wouldn’t be able to save one for him! Thanks Ruth , your a star as usual, giving us your wonderful recipes and ideas.I hope you enjoy a wonderful Christmas with your family and friends!
Got to be honest, if I made these scones I dont think there would be any leftover for santa!
You have inspired me to want to check each day and look at your recipes. Thank you today’s scones with a Christmas twist is inspired. I love the clear instructions you have with the photo’s of each stage of the recipe. You have storted out chrismas gifts for me with your wonderful toffee recipe as well . Thank you for inspiring me to get my pots and pans out and get baking….regards Trishie
Thank you for your inspiring recipes, each day I am compelled to look up your latest. Today’s recipe is a lovely twist on a favourite of mine! I have also been inspired to make the toffee recipe for gifts thank you. The way you guide and use phots of each stage of the recipes makes it so easy to follow them. I also want to make the marshmallows ….you have inspired me to get out my pots and pans and get baking…thank you !
These look really good, whoever wins the competition, please post a photo of it all, its some prize !!
The scones look scrummy and I have my own homemade mincemeat to use in them. Can’t wait to bake them! Xxx
Santa will love these!
Very innovative take on the traditional scone. A bonus for Santa!
Merry Christmas, and thanks for all the tasty treats for this season.
Ooh yummy! I’m always on the lookout for different ways to use traditional ingredients-thanks Ruth! I will definitely be making these ( can’t promise that Santa will get a look-in though!) Merry Christmas! X
They look amazing!
Claire
Lovely recipe and have all the ingredients in. Good one for the kids to do 🙂
Thanks for another great recipe, kids will love making these at the weekend 🙂
These look so yummy. Will definitely be trying these. Thank you for all your recipes. They are fab. Will be trying these scones over Xmas 🙂 x
Opps sorry for double post thought it hadnt sent it 😀
Yummy these look so good!!!
They look delish x
Scones still warm from the oven – what a treat! Thank you
You come up with the most fabulous ideas.
Another fantastic recipe for the Christmas holidays.
Thank you.
They look gorgeous! I could not imagine winning the Green & Black hamper let alone this fantastic hamper. Good luck to everyone and have a fab Christmas and a lovely New Year. Thank you for an amazing competition. Sue xxx
Great idea, perfect for the mincemeat I made the other day!
Some amazing recipes you have given us, can’t wait to try them this weekend.
Thanks Ruth & Merry Christmas xx
I have followed your recipes pretty much from the beginning. I love them!!
I started following a Paleo lifestyle 18months ago which has changed the way I bake. I make things gluten free, avoid processed sugars and dairy. But I still enjoy your recipes because they give me ideas that I can tinker with and make my own version.
The pudsey bear cookie recipe (yours – i didn’t adapt it) has been a big sucess for the last 3 years at the kids school baking table.
I’ve pinned these – such a great riff on fruit scones, will ahve to try them when its cooler though, its 35 deg C here in Melbourne today, I wouldn’t put my oven on for all the tea in China!
Thanks Lisa (and neither would I!) x
wOW! Love scones as a fast light meal – and these look particularly good!
I am sooo excited with anticipation over the hamper. I feel like a 7 year old on Christmas Eve! Good luck to everyone, and a big thank you to Ruth for another amazing 12 days of Christmas. Merry Christmas everyone.x
Wow – I want to eat theses RIGHT NOW 😉 mmmmm x merry Christmas x
Fantastic recipe as always Ruth – There is only me like mincemeat in our house so I may be able to sneak these little beauties in without anyone noticing!! Have a great Christmas.
So cute
Definitely going to try these. Some wonderful recipes. I’m so addicted to your web site and have spread the word. Girls at work particularly appreciative of chocolate peanut butter bars.
What a fantastic recipe to finish on! These will definetly be on the Christmas ‘afternoon tea’ menu at my house along with all the other bakes! Thank you Ruth for all the amazing recipes and Christmas Cheer 🙂
These look yummy x
These look lovely, I must try them
Another brill idea. I always look forward to seeing what my next email has in store!
yummy!
Those scones look yummy. And big! Bit like your hamper Ruth! Fantastic prize. x
Amazing we can pretend it is cream tea in the summer..they look gorgeous
Ooh my husband is going to love these! I’d best get baking!! Thank you for all of the 12 days of Christmas! x
These I must bake
Thank you Ruth for your lovely twelve recipes and great fun with the hamper giveaway.
Hope you have a wonderfully magical christmas with your family.
All the best
Bernice x
Another lovely recipe.
these look yummy too! I love scones with lashings of butter and strawberry jam.
Lovely scones
Ooh fantastic I love making scones. Such lovely recipes thank you.
Yip I sure think Santa will like these they look lovely
Oh wow. I could eat one of these right now x
Love these Thank you
Hi Ruth
I run a small tearoom in bucks and your Xmas scones have gone down great this week, also your chocolate chip cookies are a weekly feature and your ginger cake goes down a storm. Looking forward to your ideas for 2013.
Brilliant! Will look you up if I’m ever in Bucks Xx
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