Chocolate Pecan Scones Recipes

CHOCOLATE PECAN SCONES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°(F). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
• In a large bowl combine flour, salt, baking powder, brown sugar and cinnamon; mix well to combine.
• Cut the butter into small cubes then work it into the mixture (using your fingers, two forks, or a pastry cutter) until it resembles a coarse meal.
• In a glass measuring cup whisk together the egg, cream, and vanilla. Add the liquid mixture to the flour mixture. Add in the chocolate chips and pecans. Use a fork to stir everything together until just moistened. Don't worry if the dough looks shaggy!
• Empty the loose dough out onto a clean, lightly floured work surface. Knead the dough a few times, then shape it into an 8-inch disc.
• Cut the disc into 8 wedges and carefully transfer them to the prepared sheet, placing them 2" apart.
• Lightly brush each scone with the egg wash.
• Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until light golden brown.
• Allow scones to cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar before serving!

WHITE CHOCOLATE PECAN SCONES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
• Cut butter into flour mix with a pastry blender or food processor, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• In a small bowl, stir together the milk, egg, and vanilla.
• Add the cream mixture to the flour mixture and knead until combined. Knead in the white chocolate and pecans.
• With lightly floured hands, pat the dough out on a floured work surface to a thickness of 5/8 inch.
• Cut into wedges, squares or whatever you like
• Bake scones on ungreased baking sheet for 15 to 20 minutes, or until lightly browned on top. Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer scones to cooling rack. Serve warm or cool completely and store in an airtight container. Makes 8.