MERRY CHRISTMAS SCONES

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I keep a supply of scones in my freezer to pull out and glaze for drop-in holiday guests. They taste great alongside coffee or hot chocolate.-Joan Pecsek, Chesapeake, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cold butter
1 cup eggnog
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup red candied cherries, quartered
1/2 cup green candied cherries, quartered
GLAZE:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon rum extract
4 to 5 teaspoons heavy whipping cream

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in eggnog just until moistened. Stir in pecans and candied cherries. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times. Transfer dough to a greased baking sheet. Pat into a 9-in. circle. Cut into 12 wedges, but do not separate. , Bake at 425° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over scones. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 235mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.