LEMON-CREAM CHEESE SCONES

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Perfect for afternoon breaks with tea! The rich cream cheese taste of these light, flaky scones is perfectly balanced with a refreshing hint of lemon.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 33m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter or margarine (firm)
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 egg
1/3 cup milk
Lemon juice
Sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Mix flour, 1/4 cup sugar, the lemon peel, baking powder and salt in large bowl. Cut in butter, using pastry blender or crisscrossing 2 knives, until mixture looks like fine crumbs.
  • Mix cream cheese and egg in small bowl until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Stir cream cheese mixture into flour mixture until dough leaves side of bowl and forms a ball.
  • Drop dough by 8 spoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. Brush with lemon juice. Sprinkle with sugar.
  • Bake 16 to 18 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 290 mg

Multani Saab
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Can't wait to try this recipe!


Adnan Lehri
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These scones were easy to make and tasted great! I'll be making them again soon.


Ja Sahat
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These scones were so good! I'm definitely going to make them again.


Sujan Razbanc
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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 perfect. I love the combination of lemon and cream cheese - it's the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


ASED LY
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These scones were a hit! I made them for a brunch party and everyone raved about them. They were light, fluffy, and packed with flavor. The lemon cream cheese filling was the perfect finishing touch.


Carlee Ellis
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These scones were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. They were so light and fluffy, and the lemon cream cheese filling was divine. I will definitely be making these again and again.


uttam chy
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These scones were delicious! The lemon flavor was refreshing and the cream cheese filling was creamy and tangy. I would definitely make these again.


Rachel Georges
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Loved these scones! They were so moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch. Will definitely make again!


CRYPTO PINAS
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These scones were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I'm not much of a baker, but these were a breeze. They were also delicious - the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


sumon sumon
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These scones were a delight! The combination of lemon and cream cheese was perfect, and the scones were light and fluffy. I'll definitely be making these again.