Description
Delight in the warm flavors of maple syrup and toasted pecans with these easy-to-make scones, perfect for a cozy gathering or a quiet morning with coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Additional maple syrup for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Fold in the chopped pecans.
- Combine the heavy cream, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface, pat into a circle about 1-inch thick, and cut into 8 wedges.
- Transfer the wedges to the baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool slightly, then drizzle with maple glaze made from powdered sugar and additional maple syrup.
Notes
Serve warm for the best experience. Customize with dried fruits or chocolate chips for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg