Merry Christmas Scones

Name: Merry Christmas Scones
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1 dozen
Cuisine: Europe, British
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons cold butter; 1 cup eggnog; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1/2 cup red candied cherries, quartered; 1/2 cup green candied cherries, quartered; GLAZE:; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon rum extract; 4 to 5 teaspoons heavy whipping cream

Total Time Prep: 25 min. Bake: 15 min.

Yield 1 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

I keep a supply of scones in my freezer to pull out and glaze for drop-in holiday guests. They taste great alongside coffee or hot chocolate.—Joan Pecsek, Chesapeake, Virginia

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cold butter
1 cup eggnog
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup red candied cherries, quartered
1/2 cup green candied cherries, quartered
GLAZE:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon rum extract
4 to 5 teaspoons heavy whipping cream

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in eggnog just until moistened. Stir in pecans and candied cherries.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times. Transfer dough to a greased baking sheet. Pat into a 9-in. circle. Cut into 12 wedges, but do not separate.
Bake at 425° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over scones. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 260 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 235mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

I keep a supply of scones in my freezer to pull out and glaze for drop-in holiday guests. They taste great alongside coffee or hot chocolate.—Joan Pecsek, Chesapeake, Virginia

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