The dark chocolate and tart cherry bits in these scones eliminate the need for any jam or topping. This is a terrific snack to grab for mornings on the go, or to pack for a long car ride to Grandma's house.
- Portion size 10 servings
- Credits : Canadian Living: Holiday 2012
Ingredients
Topping:
Method
Whisk together cream, eggs and sugar. Set aside
In large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Using pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in butter until in coarse crumbs with a few larger pieces. Stir in cherries and chocolate chips. Using fork, stir in cream mixture just until dough forms.Turn out onto lightly floured surface; knead gently once or twice until dough comes together. Pat out to scant 3/4-inch (2 cm) thickness.
Using floured 3-inch (8 cm) round cutter, cut out rounds, rerolling scraps once. Place, 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart, on parchment paper–lined baking sheet.
Topping: Brush scones with cream; sprinkle with sugar. Bake in 450°F (230°C) oven until tops are light golden, about 12 minutes.
Nutritional facts Per scone: about
- Fibre 2 g
- Sodium 201 mg
- Sugars 11 g
- Protein 6 g
- Calories 324.0
- Total fat 17 g
- Potassium 136 mg
- Cholesterol 77 mg
- Saturated fat 10 g
- Total carbohydrate 37 g
%RDI
- Iron 16.0
- Folate 31.0
- Calcium 9.0
- Vitamin A 14.0
