Maple Pecan Scones

Maple Pecan Scones

• YIELD: 12

• PREP: 10 mins

• COOK: 15 mins

• READY IN: 30 mins

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Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1 cup quick oats

• 1/2 cup chocolate chips white chocolate

• 1/2 cup milk

• 1/3 cup maple syrup

• 1/3 cup brown sugar

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• 1/2 cup pecans chopped

• 6 tablespoons Butter cold

• 1 egg

• 2 tablespoons milk

• 1-2 teaspoons sugar

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 1 teaspoon maple extract

• 2-3 tablespoons milk

Instructions

1. For the Scones: Preheat oven to 425° F. Then in a stand mixer, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, oats, pecans, and white chocolate chips.
   

2. Cut up butter and add to flour mixture, mixing on low speed for 1 minute.
   

3. In a small bowl mix egg and milk until blended and add to the flour mixture.
   

4. Then add maple syrup and mix on low speed until fully incorporated. The batter will be a dough-like consistency.
   

5. With a large scoop, spoon individual scones onto a greased cookie sheet. Do not flatten.
   

6. For the Topping: Brush the tops and sides of each scone with milk and sprinkle with sugar.
   

7. Bake for 13-15 minutes or until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean.
   

8. Remove from oven and carefully place scones on cooling rack with wax paper underneath.
   

9. For the Glaze: In a small bowl whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and maple essence/extract until smooth. Using the whisk, drizzle the scones with as much or as little glaze as you prefer.