DARK CHOCOLATE CHUNK AND CHERRY SCONES

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Equally as tasty as expensive scones at the corner coffee shop, these fast-to-make scones feature the classic combo of chocolate and cherries. Try the variation below and enjoy them your way.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons cold butter
2 eggs
1 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks
1/2 cup dried cherries
1 teaspoon water

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Grease cookie sheet with shortening or cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Cut in butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until mixture forms coarse crumbs. In medium bowl, beat 1 of the eggs with fork. Stir in whipping cream and vanilla. Stir in chocolate chunks and cherries until combined. Pour over crumb mixture; stir just until moistened (do not overmix).
  • Place dough on lightly floured surface. Knead lightly 4 times; pat into 7-inch circle, about 1 inch thick. Transfer to cookie sheet. In small bowl, beat remaining egg; stir in water. Brush egg mixture lightly over top of dough; discard any remaining egg mixture. Cut into 8 wedges; separate slightly so wedges aren't touching.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack; cool 10 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Scone, Sodium 350 mg, Sugar 22 g, TransFat 1/2 g

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