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 By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 33m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
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
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yuki yt
[email protected]These scones are a must-try for any lemon lover. They're the perfect balance of tart and sweet.
Karabo Peterson
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but these scones were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to try more of your recipes.
Ri Hem
[email protected]These scones are the perfect treat for a special occasion. They're elegant and delicious, and everyone will love them.
Amy Kopietz
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's so easy to follow, and the scones always turn out perfectly.
Azam Mughal
[email protected]These scones were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of sugar next time.
Dave Bernadin
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of scones, but these lemon cream cheese scones have changed my mind! They're so moist and flavorful, and the lemon glaze is the perfect finishing touch.
nabukenya Juliet
[email protected]These scones are so light and fluffy! The lemon flavor is perfect, and the cream cheese filling is creamy and tangy. I'll definitely be making these again.
rassoul faye
[email protected]I made these scones for a brunch party, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of lemon and cream cheese. I'll definitely be making them again.
Macaela Furlong
[email protected]These scones were a bit too dense for my taste. I think I overmixed the dough. But the flavor was still good, and they were a nice change from my usual scone recipe.
emilia schivute
[email protected]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. I love the tangy lemon flavor and the creamy texture of the cream cheese. They're the perfect treat for breakfast or brun
Yemisi
[email protected]These scones are delightful! The lemon and cream cheese flavors perfectly complement each other, and the scones have a light and fluffy texture. I followed the recipe exactly, and they turned out perfectly. I'm definitely adding this recipe to my reg