COCONUT CHERRY SCONES

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I tried these after seeing the recipe on the back of a Land O Lakes low-fat half-n-half container and they are yummy.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Scones

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup half & half light cream
1/3 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1/2 cup dried cherries, chopped
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon coarse sugar or 1 tablespoon decorator sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in medium bowl; cut in butter with pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Combine egg, half-n-half, coconut, cherries and lemon peel in a small bowl.
  • Add to flour mixture.
  • Stir just until flour mixture is moistened.
  • Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; knead lightly 8-10 minutes.
  • Pat dough into 7-inch circle.
  • Place onto greased baking sheet.
  • Cut into 8 wedges (do not separate).
  • Sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Cool 15 minutes.
  • Cut wedges apart; remove from baking sheet.

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