COCONUT CHERRY SCONES

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I tried these after seeing the recipe on the back of a Land O Lakes low-fat half-n-half container and they are yummy.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Scones

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup half & half light cream
1/3 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1/2 cup dried cherries, chopped
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon coarse sugar or 1 tablespoon decorator sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in medium bowl; cut in butter with pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Combine egg, half-n-half, coconut, cherries and lemon peel in a small bowl.
  • Add to flour mixture.
  • Stir just until flour mixture is moistened.
  • Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; knead lightly 8-10 minutes.
  • Pat dough into 7-inch circle.
  • Place onto greased baking sheet.
  • Cut into 8 wedges (do not separate).
  • Sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Cool 15 minutes.
  • Cut wedges apart; remove from baking sheet.

William Morrison
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These scones were amazing! The coconut and cherry flavors were perfect together, and the texture was so light and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again!


Crystal Shift
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These scones were a bit dry for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I would add a little more butter or milk next time to make them more moist.


Ekuma Wisdom
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I've made these scones several times now and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. The coconut and cherry flavors are so good together, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Ch Kami
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These scones were delicious! The coconut and cherry flavors were perfectly balanced. The texture was light and fluffy, and the glaze added a nice sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe!


Brandon Symonds
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I made these scones for a party and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them. They were light and fluffy, and the coconut and cherry flavors were delicious. The glaze added a nice finishing touch.


JSR Writes
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These scones were easy to make and turned out great! The flavor was perfect and the texture was light and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Finnley K
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These scones were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. The texture was light and fluffy, and the coconut and cherry flavors were nice. I would probably reduce the amount of sugar next time I make them.


Kayla Massano
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I followed the recipe exactly and the scones turned out great! They were light and fluffy, with a perfect crumb. The coconut and cherry flavors were also very good. I will definitely be making these again.


Joshua Hearn
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These scones were delicious! The coconut and cherry flavors were perfectly balanced. The texture was light and fluffy, and the glaze added a nice sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe!


MD Imran Sheikh Sahab
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I made these scones for my family and they were a hit! Everyone loved the flavor and texture. The scones were easy to make and didn't take long to bake. I will definitely be adding this recipe to my regular baking rotation.


Tim Lindsey
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These coconut cherry scones were a delightful treat! They had a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness, and the texture was so light and fluffy. I loved the combination of coconut and cherry flavors, and the glaze added a nice finishing touch. I w


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