Molasses-Glazed Pecan Scones Recipe

Name: Molasses-Glazed Pecan Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour; 3/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 3/4 cup pecans, toasted, broken into pieces; 2/3 cup buttermilk; 2 large egg yolks; 1 teaspoon maple extract; 2 tablespoons whipping cream; 2/3 cup powdered sugar; 1/2 teaspoon mild-flavored (light) molasses

Servings: persons

2 cups all purpose flour
3/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3/4 cup pecans, toasted, broken into pieces
2/3 cup buttermilk
2 large egg yolks
1 teaspoon maple extract
2 tablespoons whipping cream
2/3 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon mild-flavored (light) molasses

1
Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 400F.
2
Combine flour, 1/4 cup brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in large bowl; whisk to blend.
3
Add 6 tablespoons butter; using fingertips, rub in until butter is reduced to pea-size pieces.
4
Mix in pecans.
5
Whisk buttermilk, egg yolks, and extract in medium bowl.
6
Add to flour mixture.
7
Toss with fork until dough comes together in moist clumps.
8
Gather dough into ball.
9
Press dough out on lightly floured surface to 8-inch round; cut into 6 wedges.
10
Arrange wedges 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet.
11
Bake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 16 minutes; transfer to rack.
12
Whisk remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar, 4 tablespoons butter, and cream in heavy small saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves.
13
Remove pan from heat.
14
Whisk in powdered sugar and molasses.
15
Spread glaze over warm scones.
16
Let stand until glaze sets, at least 30 minutes.

1215

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all purpose flour, 3/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Molasses-Glazed Pecan 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.

Molasses-Glazed Pecan Scones

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