Apple Oatmeal Scones

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375u00b0; lightly butter a 10-inch diameter circle in the center of a baking sheet.

2. 2

   In a bowl, stir the flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt together.

3. 3

   Cut the butter into 1/2 inch cubes and distribute them over the flour mixture.

4. 4

   With a pastry blender, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

5. 5

   In a small bowl, stir the egg, milk, molasses, and vanilla together.

6. 6

   Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture and stir to combine; the dough will be sticky.

7. 7

   Stir in the apple and dates until evenly distributed.

8. 8

   Spread the dough into an 8-inch diameter circle in the center of the prepared baking sheet.

9. 9

   With a serrated knife, cut into 8 wedges; bake 22-27 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean.

10. 10

    Remove the baking sheet to a wire rack and cool for 10 minutes.

11. 11

    Using a spatula, transfer the scones to the wire rack to cool.

12. 12

    Recut into wedges, if necessary; serve warm.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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