APRICOT WHITE CHOCOLATE SCONES

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These were SO good! They're not overly sweet, but so tender and yummy. My first time making scones was a big success; they disappeared really quickly at the office with many requests for the recipe!

Provided by ReeLani

Categories     Scones

Time 30m

Yield 16 scones, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup butter
3 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup finely chopped dried apricot
1 cup white chocolate chips
2 eggs
2/3 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon vanilla
granulated sugar, for topping (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In large bowl cut together butter, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until mixture is crumbly.
  • Stir in apricots and white chocolate chips.
  • Add eggs, half& half and vanilla so dough forms a ball.
  • Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead lightly 10 times.
  • Divide dough into two equal portions.
  • On greased baking sheets pat each portion of dough into an 8" circle, and cut each circle into 8 wedges.
  • Sprinkle with sugar if desired.
  • Bake about 15 minutes, until golden.
  • Serve warm.

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