TANGERINE CHIP TEA SCONES

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A holiday tradition for my family is Christmas Eve tea. I devised a recipe featuring my son's favorite flavors of chocolate and orange to create a scone perfect for dipping. He loves them! -Joyce Manier, Beech Grove, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
DOUGH:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup plus 1/2 teaspoon sugar, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
5 tablespoons cold butter
1 cup sour cream
1 large egg, separated
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons grated tangerine zest (about 2 tangerines)
1/2 teaspoon water

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate until serving. , In a large bowl, combine flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda and coriander. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add sour cream and egg yolk just until moistened. Stir in chocolate chips and tangerine zest. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times. Pat into a 9-1/2-in. circle. Cut into eight wedges; separate wedges and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Beat egg white and water; brush over dough. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. , Bake at 400° until golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Serve with cream cheese spread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calories, Fat 29g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 560mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Faith Wilson
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Amazing!


Arslan Farooq
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These scones were easy to make and they turned out great. I will definitely be making them again.


Taimoor Shahzad
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I'm not a big fan of scones, but these were actually really good. I would definitely make them again.


Vasilis
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These scones were a bit dry for my taste, but the flavor was good.


DL Sahin
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I made these scones for a brunch party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Google Chromee
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Yum!


Jacqui Davis
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These scones were easy to make and they tasted amazing. I love the combination of flavors.


AMERICAIN EKIE
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I followed the recipe exactly and the scones turned out perfectly. They were so good that I ate two of them right away! I will definitely be making these again.


queen carroll
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Delicious!


Celia Deleon
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These scones were a hit! They were light and fluffy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. The tangerine chips added a lovely citrus flavor and the glaze gave them a beautiful shine. I will definitely be making these again!