COCONUT-GLAZED ORANGE SCONES

Coconut-Glazed Orange Scones image

Guaranteed to brighten up gloomy winter afternoons, these treats offer refreshing tropical flair with the flavors of orange and coconut. An easy glaze completes the light scones with sweet results.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3-3/4 cups self-rising flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup cold butter
2 large eggs
1 cup plus 1 to 2 tablespoons fat-free milk, divided
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon coconut extract

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and baking powder. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk eggs, 1 cup milk and orange zest; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times. , Roll into a 14x8-in. rectangle. Using a floured pizza cutter, cut widthwise into 2-in. strips, then cut diagonally into 2-in. strips, forming diamond shapes. Place 2 in. apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. , Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks. , For glaze, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, coconut extract and enough remaining milk to achieve desired consistency; drizzle over scones. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 410mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.