APRICOT ORANGE CREAM SCONES

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I love scones...I love Apricots...I love Citrus... teeheehee, what else do I need other than a hot cup of tea and some clotted cream?

Provided by JanetB-KY

Categories     Scones

Time 28m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
3 teaspoons orange zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped dried apricot
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
1 1/3 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup powdered sugar
2 -3 tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees; lightly grease cookie sheet; in large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, orange peel and salt; mix well.
  • Add apricots and white baking chips; mix well.
  • Add whipping cream all at once; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.
  • On lightly floured surface, knead dough 6 or 7 times until smooth; divide dough in half.
  • Pat each half into a 6 inch round; cut each round into four wedges.
  • PLace two inches apart on the cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 400 for 10 to 13 minutes or until light golden brown; cool five minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, blend powdered sugar and enough orange juice for desired drizzling consistency.
  • Drizzle icing over warm scones; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.4, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 55.8, Sodium 307.8, Carbohydrate 58.6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 32, Protein 5

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