SWEETHEART SCONES

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"I've made these tender heart-shaped scones many times for my family and for special occasions," writes Debbie Graham from Creston, British Columbia. "They are especially pretty when split and filled with colorful jam."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 10 scones.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup cold butter, cubed
1-1/2 cups buttermilk
Red colored sugar, optional
Cherry, raspberry or strawberry jam

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in buttermilk just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 10-12 times. Roll to 2/3-in. thickness; cut with a 3-1/2-in. heart-shaped cookie cutter. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with sugar if desired. Bake at 425° for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire rack. Split scones in half. Spread bottom halves with jam; replace the tops. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 464mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.