MERRY CHRISTMAS SCONES

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I keep a supply of scones in my freezer to pull out and glaze for drop-in holiday guests. They taste great alongside coffee or hot chocolate.-Joan Pecsek, Chesapeake, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cold butter
1 cup eggnog
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup red candied cherries, quartered
1/2 cup green candied cherries, quartered
GLAZE:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon rum extract
4 to 5 teaspoons heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in eggnog just until moistened. Stir in pecans and candied cherries. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times. Transfer dough to a greased baking sheet. Pat into a 9-in. circle. Cut into 12 wedges, but do not separate. , Bake at 425° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over scones. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 235mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Romeo Thompson
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Overall, I thought these merry Christmas scones were a good recipe. They were easy to make and tasted delicious.


David Merritt
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These scones were a bit too crumbly for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Gelli grace Edulsa
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I'm going to try making these scones for my next holiday party. They look so good!


Elizabeth Wamoro
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These scones were the perfect addition to my Christmas brunch. They were delicious and festive.


Amy Grech
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I'm not sure why, but my scones didn't turn out as fluffy as I expected. They were still good, but not great.


Israr Ansari
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These scones were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Motiur Islam
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I love the idea of using dried cranberries and orange zest in scones. I bet they taste amazing!


Jean Fabulous
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These scones were easy to make and very tasty. I would definitely make them again.


Hope Conley
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I followed the recipe exactly and my scones turned out amazing! They were fluffy and moist, and the cranberries and orange zest gave them a wonderful flavor.


Md Sadnan
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These scones were a bit too dry for my taste, but overall they were still good.


PWR Kayden
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I'm not a huge fan of scones, but I tried these merry Christmas scones and they were surprisingly good! The cranberries and orange zest really make them special.


Nabil Mufeed
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These merry Christmas scones look delicious! I can't wait to try them out.


Mary Ybarra
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I made these scones for my family on Christmas morning and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


foysol ahmed
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These scones were a hit at my Christmas party! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. I love the addition of dried cranberries and orange zest.