IRISH CREAM TOFFEE SCONES

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
• 2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cream of tartar; cut in butter until crumbly.
• 3. In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolk and creamer; stir into dry ingredients JUST UNTIL MOISTENED! Do NOT over stir!
• 4. Fold in toffee bits.
• 5. Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead 10 times. Divide dough in half; pat each portion into a 7 inch circle and cut into 8 wedges per circle. Separate edges and place on prepared pans.
• 6. Brush each scone lightly with egg white. you make sprinkle with decorative sugar crystals if desired.
• 7. Bake in prepared oven for about 15 minutes. Serve warm. May drizzle with melted caramel, chocolate or frosting although not necessary as these are delicious plain!
• 8. ****each scone has about 346 calories