CHOCOLATE CHIP-CRANBERRY SCONES

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My daughter started making these as a "healthy" alternative to cookies since we seem to like cookies of any kind. I've never been able to eat just one, so this recipe seemed perfect for us. -Nichole Jones, Idaho Falls, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup cold butter
1 cup plain yogurt
1 large egg yolk
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, whisk the first six ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, whisk yogurt and egg yolk; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Stir in cranberries and chocolate chips., Turn onto a floured surface; knead gently 10 times. Pat dough into an 8-in. circle. Cut into 12 wedges. Place wedges on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Freeze option: Freeze cooled scones in resealable plastic freezer bags. To use, thaw at room temperature or, if desired, microwave each scone on high for 20-30 seconds or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 264mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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