TANGERINE CHIP TEA SCONES

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A holiday tradition for my family is Christmas Eve tea. I devised a recipe featuring my son's favorite flavors of chocolate and orange to create a scone perfect for dipping. He loves them! -Joyce Manier, Beech Grove, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
DOUGH:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup plus 1/2 teaspoon sugar, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
5 tablespoons cold butter
1 cup sour cream
1 large egg, separated
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons grated tangerine zest (about 2 tangerines)
1/2 teaspoon water

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate until serving. , In a large bowl, combine flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda and coriander. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add sour cream and egg yolk just until moistened. Stir in chocolate chips and tangerine zest. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times. Pat into a 9-1/2-in. circle. Cut into eight wedges; separate wedges and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Beat egg white and water; brush over dough. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. , Bake at 400° until golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Serve with cream cheese spread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calories, Fat 29g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 560mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Habtamu Ashebir
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Overall, I thought these scones were pretty good. They were easy to make and had a nice flavor.


Bukola Ogunlade
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These scones were a bit too dry.


mahlatse mabuza
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I'm not a big fan of scones, but I really enjoyed these. The tangerine chips added a nice citrusy flavor.


just fun
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These scones were delicious! I'll definitely be making them again.


Jermaine Martin
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I made these scones for my book club meeting, and everyone loved them! They were the perfect complement to our tea.


Achraf safehippo
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These scones were a bit too crumbly for my taste.


Enock Munanyimbo
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I love the combination of flavors in these scones. The tangerine chips are a perfect complement to the rich tea flavor.


Vonza Foley
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I've made these scones several times now, and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Tshups Nelson
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These scones were a bit too dense for my liking, but the flavor was still good.


Damah Seth
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I'm not a huge fan of scones, but these were surprisingly good. The tangerine chips added a nice touch.


Android Boss Imran
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The scones were delicious, but I found the glaze to be a bit too sweet.


souda abdi
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These scones were easy to make and turned out perfectly. I'm already planning to make them again for my next brunch party.


Antimo Traille
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my scones didn't turn out as light and fluffy as I expected.


Munyua Wangui
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These scones were a bit too dry for my taste, but the flavor was still good.


Nadir uddas nadir uddas
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I was skeptical about the tangerine chips, but they really made these scones special. I'll definitely be making these again.


Md Sahad Sikder
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I've tried many scone recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. The scones were light and fluffy, with just the right amount of sweetness.


Noor Eldeen
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These scones were a hit at my afternoon tea party! The tangerine chips added a delightful citrus burst to the classic scone flavor.