Cherry-Chocolate Scones Recipe

Name: Cherry-Chocolate Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups flour; ¼ cup sugar or ¼ cup Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking; 1 tablespoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ cup cold butter (1/4 pound); ¾ cup half-and-half cream (light cream); 1 large egg; 4 ounces milk chocolate chips, about 1/2 cup; ½ cup pecans, chopped; ½ cup dried cherries

Servings: persons

3 cups flour
¼ cup sugar or ¼ cup Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup cold butter (1/4 pound)
¾ cup half-and-half cream (light cream)
1 large egg
4 ounces milk chocolate chips, about 1/2 cup
½ cup pecans, chopped
½ cup dried cherries

1
In a bowl or food processor, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2
Cut butter into chunks and add to flour mixture, cut in with pastry blender or pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3
In a small bowl, whisk together half & half and eggg; RESERVE 2 tablespoons half & half mixture; Add remaining to flour mixture along with chocolate, nuts and cherries;Stir with a fork just until evenly moistened.
4
Scrap dough onto a floured surface and, with lightly floured hands, Squeese dough together into a ball.
5
Pat dough into a 7-inch round about 1 3/4 inch thick; cut into 8 equal wedges.
6
Place wedges 2-inches apart on a buttered or cooking parchment-lined 12-by 15-inch baking sheet.
7
Brush tops of wedges lightly with RESERVED half & half mixture( discard ant remaining).
8
Bake scones in a 350 degree oven(regular or convection) until tops are browned, about 25 minutes; Let cool about 10 minutes on baking sheet serve warm or cool completely, enjoy.

1022

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups flour, ¼ cup sugar or ¼ cup Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking, 1 tablespoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Cherry-Chocolate Scones falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cherry-Chocolate Scones

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