IRISH CREAM TOFFEE SCONES

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I love scones. I love everything about them. I especially love how you can put just about any combo of flavors together and get a delicious flavor. I'm sure my Irish ancestors would thrash me for combining Irish Cream and English Toffee but honestly the taste is too wonderful to quibble over! I know I'll be enjoying these on St....

Provided by Teresa Jacobson

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 c flour
1 Tbsp ground flax seed (optional)
3 Tbsp sugar
4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cream of tartar
3/4 c cold butter, no substitutions
1 large egg, separated
11/2 c bailey's irish cream coffee creamer
1 c heath bits 'o brickle toffee bits

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
  • 2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cream of tartar; cut in butter until crumbly.
  • 3. In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolk and creamer; stir into dry ingredients JUST UNTIL MOISTENED! Do NOT over stir!
  • 4. Fold in toffee bits.
  • 5. Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead 10 times. Divide dough in half; pat each portion into a 7 inch circle and cut into 8 wedges per circle. Separate edges and place on prepared pans.
  • 6. Brush each scone lightly with egg white. you make sprinkle with decorative sugar crystals if desired.
  • 7. Bake in prepared oven for about 15 minutes. Serve warm. May drizzle with melted caramel, chocolate or frosting although not necessary as these are delicious plain!
  • 8. ****each scone has about 346 calories

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