white chocolate macadamia nut scones

Name: White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 20
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) all purpose flour; 1/3 cup(s) plus 2 tbsp. sugar, divided; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 6 tablespoon(s) butter, unsalted, cut into pieces; 1/2 cup(s) vanilla or white chocolate chips; 1/2 cup(s) macadamia nuts, chopped; 2/3 cup(s) butter milk; 1 large egg, light whisked; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract

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Laura Spencer-Whitacre

Fort Mohave, AZ

Updated on May 20, 2012

These are a sure favorite at your next tea party.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 15 Min

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yield 20 scones

Ingredients

2 cups all purpose flour
1/3 cup plus 2 tbsp. sugar, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons butter, unsalted, cut into pieces
1/2 cup vanilla or white chocolate chips
1/2 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
2/3 cup butter milk
1 large egg, light whisked
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

How To Make white chocolate macadamia nut scones

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350*. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In large bowl, combine flour, 1/3 cup of sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Using a pastry blender,(confession time, I use my fingers) cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add white chocolate chips and nuts; mix well.
Step 3

In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk,egg,and vanilla extract. Add butter milk mixture to flour mixture, stirring until dough is just combined.
Step 4

Drop by heaping teaspoonsful onto prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake for 14 to 16 minutes till lightly browned. enjoy
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