I-LOVE-YOU SCONES

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I got this from the Betty Crocker website, and I thought I would post it here for the benefit of anyone who might be looking for recipe ideas for Valentine's Day, a special anniversary, or a romantic breakfast for two. I made them only once (with raspberry preserves and homemade applesauce), and they turned out rather well. It does require using your hands to shape the dough into heart-shaped scones. But it's not really all that difficult, and well worth that little extra effort for a romantic occasion. These aren't terribly sweet scones, so you might want to increase the sugar to about 1/2 cup (or more, to suit your taste preference) for a sweetnees boost.

Provided by Northwestgal

Categories     Scones

Time 35m

Yield 9 scones, 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 egg
1/3 cup milk
1/4 cup applesauce
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/3 cup granulated sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 1/2 teaspoons strawberry preserves or 4 1/2 teaspoons raspberry preserves
powdered sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400º. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  • Beat egg slightly in a medium bowl. Add the milk, applesauce, butter, and almond extract, and stir until well blended. Add the flour, sliced almonds, sugar, baking powder and salt, and stir just until the batter is moist.
  • Drop 1/4 cupfuls of dough onto the baking sheet about 3 inches apart. Dust your fingers with flour and, using your dusted fingers, pat the dough into heart shapes about 3 inches wide and 1/2 inch high.
  • Dip the back of a spoon into the flour, and use the floured spoon to make a shallow well in the center of each heart. Place 1/2 teaspoon of preserves into each well [I used more like a full teaspoonful of preserves for each scone].
  • Bake at 400º for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove the scones to a cooking rack. Sprinkle with powdered sugar while still warm.
  • Serve warm.
  • TIPS - you can measure the ingredients the night before, so all you do is make and bake on serving day. Also, you can use vanilla extract instead of the almond extract.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.1, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 28.7, Sodium 288.8, Carbohydrate 34.3, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 9.3, Protein 5

Balaj Jutt
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These scones are amazing! I've made them several times and they are always a hit. They are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.


Kathy Beko
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I made these scones for a brunch party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They were so light and fluffy, and the flavor was perfect.


Jonathan Cerritos
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These scones are the best! I've made them several times and they are always a hit. They are so light and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing.


Micky Mouse
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I love these scones! They are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I've tried many different scone recipes, but this one is by far my favorite.


Emeka Nwazion
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These scones are amazing! I've made them several times and they are always a hit. They are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.


Trinity Coleman
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I made these scones for a brunch party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They were so light and fluffy, and the flavor was perfect.


Fozia Siraj
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These scones are the best! I've made them several times and they are always a hit. They are so light and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing.


Antor Hossan
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I love these scones! They are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I've tried many different scone recipes, but this one is by far my favorite.


Pearl Kennedy
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These scones are amazing! I've made them several times and they are always a hit. They are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.


Tasfiyaislam Resmi
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I made these scones for a brunch party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They were so light and fluffy, and the flavor was perfect.


PS_SMOKE99
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These scones are the best! I've made them several times and they are always a hit. They are so light and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing.


Sick Sphere
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I love these scones! They are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I've tried many different scone recipes, but this one is by far my favorite.


Owain Wilkinson
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These scones were absolutely amazing! I made them for my family and they were a huge hit. The scones were light and fluffy, and the flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.