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Cherry-Almond Drop Scones

Name: Cherry-Almond Drop Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 14 scones.
Cuisine: Europe, British
Ingredients: 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2-1/4 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup vanilla yogurt; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 1/2 cup dried cherries, chopped; 1/2 cup slivered almonds

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Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

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14 scones

This easy treat from Helen Phillips in Eaton, Colorado is studded with dried cherries and crunchy almonds. Pair with a cup of steaming cocoa, coffee or tea for a quick winter warm-up!

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Ingredients

2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup vanilla yogurt
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup dried cherries, chopped
1/2 cup slivered almonds

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, combine the yogurt, butter, egg and extract. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cherries and almonds.
Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 166 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 243mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

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