Make these Christmas-themed cheesy, buttery scones with pantry-staple ingredients in less than an hour as tasty breakfast snacks or delicious savory party food.

The green spinach provides vibrant green coloring while packing a punch nutritionally – a fun way to sneak in extra veggies and offer a savory holiday snack kids will love.

Decorate the scones with piped cream cheese and fresh parsley for the perfect Christmas tree snacks for a festive brunch at home or to impress guests big and small at your next holiday gathering.

Why You’ll Love These Christmas Tree Spinach and Cheese Scones

Super nutritious – the addition of spinach means that these Christmas tree scones are packed with essential nutrients, including vitamins A, C, K, and E, as well as minerals like iron, magnesium, and potassium – yet all you taste is the buttery cheesiness of a regular cheese scone.

Versatile Christmas themed food – perfect for breakfast, snacks, lunchbox fillers, or savory appetizers for the holiday season.

Beginner-friendly – so easy to assemble and decorate, anyone can whip up a fresh batch with failproof results!

Easily customizable – use your preferred types of shredded cheese, seasonings, and herbs to suit your taste.

Christmas Tree Spinach Cheddar Scones Ingredients

2 cups fresh spinach or 2 blocks of frozen spinach thawed
1/2 cup cold butter
3 1/3 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup shredded cheese
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cream cheese for decorating
Parsley for garnish

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How To Make Christmas Spinach Cheddar Scones

Using a blender or an immersion blender, blend the spinach with the milk until smooth. Set aside.

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar.

Add the cold butter cubes.

Sprinkle in the salt.

Add the shredded cheese. Use your hands to rub the mixture together until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Add the egg.

Pour in the processed spinach mixture.

Gently mix until the ingredients are just combined, being careful not to overwork the dough to
avoid tough scones.

Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and form a block about 1 1/4 inches high.

Cut the block in half and stack one half on top of the other.

Lightly roll it out with a rolling pin.

Make sure the rolled out dough is about 1 1/2 inches high.

Cut the dough into triangles and place them on a baking sheet.

For best results, chill the scones in the refrigerator or freezer for a few minutes before baking to help them hold their shape.

In the meantime, mix the cream cheese with a little milk to thin it out.

Brush the cream cheese mixture on the scones before baking.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and bake the scones for 12-14 minutes, or until they are slightly golden on top. Keep an eye on them to avoid over-baking.

Once the scones are out of the oven and cooled, you can pipe some cream cheese on top using a piping bag for a cleaner finish.

Garnish with chopped parsley for added flavor and presentation.

Storage Instructions For This Easy Christmas Scones Recipe

To keep your Christmas scones fresh and festive, follow these simple storage tips:

Room Temperature

Properly stored in an airtight container, and without the cream cheese topping, these savory Christmas scones will last 1 to 2 days at room temperature.

In The Fridge

These delicious holiday scones can also be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week, although the cream cheese topping can cause the scones to soften faster.

Freezing

For extended storage, wrap completely cooled Christmas scones (without cream cheese topping) in plastic wrap and transfer them to a freezer-safe bag. These scones will last for up to 3 months.

Thaw overnight and decorate them with freshly made cream cheese mixture and a fresh sprinkle of chopped parsley.

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Christmas Tree Spinach Cheddar Scones

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Cook Time 12

Serving Size scones

Ingredients

2 cups fresh spinach or 2 blocks of frozen spinach thawed
1/2 cup cold butter
3 1/3 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup shredded cheese
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cream cheese for decorating
Parsley for garnish

Instructions

Using a blender or an immersion blender, blend the spinach with the milk until smooth. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar.
Add the cold butter cubes.
Sprinkle in the salt.
Add the shredded cheese. Use your hands to rub the mixture together until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Add the egg.
Pour in the processed spinach mixture.
Gently mix until the ingredients are just combined, being careful not to overwork the dough to avoid tough scones.
Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and form a block about 1 1/4 inches high.
Cut the block in half and stack one half on top of the other.
Lightly roll it out with a rolling pin.
Make sure the rolled out dough is about 1 1/2 inches high.
Cut the dough into triangles and place them on a baking sheet.
For best results, chill the scones in the refrigerator or freezer for a few minutes before baking to help them hold their shape.
In the meantime, mix the cream cheese with a little milk to thin it out.
Brush the cream cheese mixture on the scones before baking.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and bake the scones for 12-14 minutes, or until they are slightly golden on top. Keep an eye on them to avoid over-baking.
Once the scones are out of the oven and cooled, you can pipe some cream cheese on top using a piping bag for a cleaner finish.
Garnish with chopped parsley for added flavor and presentation.

Notes

Storage Tips for Christmas Scones

Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container (without topping) for 1–2 days.
Refrigerator: Store up to 1 week; topping may soften the scones over time.
Freezer: Freeze cooled, undecorated scones for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight and add fresh cream cheese and parsley before serving.

Christmas Tree Spinach Cheddar Scones

Why You’ll Love These Christmas Tree Spinach and Cheese Scones

Christmas Tree Spinach Cheddar Scones Ingredients

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How To Make Christmas Spinach Cheddar Scones