LEMON CREAM CHEESE SCONES

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Serve these delicious scones warm with plenty of cold butter and strawberry preserves for a tasty tea time treat!

Provided by MarieRynr

Categories     Scones

Time 38m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/4 cups flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 egg
1/3 cup milk
lemon juice, for brushing
sugar

Steps:

  • Prehaet the oven to 400*F.
  • Mix the flour, 1/4 cup sugar, lemon zest, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Cut in the butter with a pastry blender until crumbly.
  • Mix the cream cheese and egg in a bowl until smooth. Add the milk gradually, stirring constantly. Stir into the flour mixture until the mixture forms a ball and leaves the side of the bowl.
  • Drop by spoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto an ungreased baking sheet. Brush with lemon juice and sprinkle with sugar.
  • Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown. Remove immediately from the baking sheet and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.7, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 56.7, Sodium 279.8, Carbohydrate 34.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 6.7, Protein 5.5

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