Tender, buttery scones filled with tart raspberries and creamy white chocolate. Raspberry white chocolate chip scones taste like they came from your favorite coffee shop.
Preheat the oven to 400°F and move the rack to the middle of the oven.
Whisk the flour, sugar, spices, and baking powder in a large mixing bowl. Then, add the cubed butter.
Cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry blender or two knives until it resembles coarse crumbs. The butter should be no larger than the size of a pea.
Stir 1/2 cup of the white chocolate chips into the dry ingredients, then make a well in the center. Pour the milk and vanilla into the well. Mix the wet and dry ingredients, then fold in the frozen raspberries.
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface, then form it into a ball and gently press it into a circle approximately 8 inches in diameter. Use a sharp knife to cut the scones into 8 wedges.It is normal for this part to be a bit messy as the berries soften and thaw; if the top feels too wet, add a sprinkle of flour.
Transfer scones to a parchment-lined baking sheet and then pop them in the oven for 20-22 minutes until golden brown. Using a pie lifter will make transferring them easier, as the bottoms may be a bit wet from the berries.
Transfer the scones to a cooling rack and let the scones cool for about 10 minutes.
Heat the remaining 1/2 cup white chocolate in the microwave until melted and smooth. Set the microwave to half power and heat the chocolate for 15-second intervals, stirring between intervals until you have a smooth consistency. If needed, you can add 1 tsp of vegetable shortening or solid coconut oil, which will help smoothen the chocolate.
Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cooled scones, then serve as desired. The chocolate drizzle will solidify as it cools.