Merry Christmas Scones Recipe

By Jeannine13

Red and green candied cherries add holiday cheer to these festive scones. Just right with your Christmas morning coffee, Bloody Mary or mimosa!

Ingredients

• Scones:
• 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

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°F.

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 dough 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 12 to 14 minutes or until golden brown.

Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over scones. Serve warm.