BUTTERSCOTCH MAPLE SCONES

Butterscotch Maple Scones image

Loaded with rich butterscotch flavor, these tempting scones could also be dessert. Wedges look so pretty drizzled with a maple glaze.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 8 scones.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup cold butter
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup butterscotch chips
GLAZE:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Spread oats and walnuts on a baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 8 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Remove to wire racks to cool., In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and oat mixture. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk the maple syrup, milk, cream, egg and vanilla; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. (Dough will be soft.) Stir in chips., Transfer dough to a greased baking sheet. Pat into a 7-in. circle. Cut into eight wedges, but do not separate. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown., Meanwhile, combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over scones. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 710 calories, Fat 37g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 387mg sodium, Carbohydrate 87g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.