MAKEOVER CRANBERRY PECAN SCONES

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The changes in this made over recipe cut the calories by a quarter and the fat, saturated fat and cholesterol by half. But the make over scones still have a tender texture, an appealing orange flavor and tart bursts of cranberry goodness.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup cold butter
1 large egg
6 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
3 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted
1 large egg white
1/2 teaspoon water

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk the egg, orange juice, vanilla and orange zest. Stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Stir in cranberries and pecans. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times., Pat dough into a 6-1/2-in. circle on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Combine egg white and water; brush over dough. Cut into eight wedges (do not separate). , Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 321mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.