CREAM CHEESE SCONES

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I adapted this from a savory recipe because they were so good, I thought they would make a wonderful sweet scone.

Provided by MJMommy13

Categories     Breads

Time 20m

Yield 16 scones

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter
4 ounces cream cheese
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Measure dry ingredients into food processor and pulse until well combined. Cut butter and cream cheese into small chunks and distribute throughout processor bowl.
  • Hit pulse about 10 times for 1-2 seconds each pulse until course crumbs develop.
  • Pour milk and vanilla through feed tube in a slow stream while pulsing until cohesive but crumbly dough forms.
  • Turn dough onto floured surface and gently squeeze it into a ball. Flatten and gently shape into an 8 by 8 inch square. Cut into 16 even squares.
  • Place on ungreased baking sheet and bake 15-18 minutes until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.4, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 17, Sodium 267.6, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 3.4, Protein 2.8

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