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Maple Pecan Scones

Perfect combination of flavors in these flaky scones.
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Ingredients
  

Scones

  • 2 c. All-purpose Flour
  • 1/2 c. White Sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp. Salt
  • 1 tsp. Cinnamon
  • 1/2 c. Cold Butter
  • 1/3 c. Maple Chunks or Flakes
  • 1/2 c. Toasted Pecans
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1/3 c. Heavy Cream
  • 1 Tbsp. Vanilla Extract
  • 1 Tbsp. Bourbon or Cognac

Glaze

  • 1/2 c. Icing Sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. Maple Syrup
  • 1 Tbsp. Heavy Cream
  • 1/4 tsp. Vanilla

Instructions
 

Scones

  • Cut your butter into small cubes and keep in the fridge till ready to use.
  • Toast nuts in a pan or the oven till fragrant. Cooldown and chop them into small pieces.
  • In a large bowl, mix the flour, white sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon together till combined.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the egg, cream, vanilla, and bourbon till combined.
  • In the dry ingredient bowl, add cold butter, and with your hands or a fork, crumble up till you get a coarse oatmeal texture. Then add nuts and maple flakes. Mix together.
  • Add wet ingredients to the dry bowl and combine till the flour disappears. DO NOT OVER MIX!
  • On a lightly floured surface, pat the dough down to about 1/2 inch thick. Cut into desired shapes. Place on a cookie sheet and pop into the fridge for 15 min.
  • Preheat oven to 375*F
  • Bake for 15-20 min till slightly golden. Let cool for 30 min. before drizzling glaze on top.

Glaze

  • In a small bowl, combine the icing sugar, maple syrup, cream, and vanilla will smooth.
  • Enjoy!