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Cherry Pistachio Scones

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 35 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Cooking Temp: 350  F
Servings: 12
Calories: 210
Best Season: Winter
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description

Tender, golden scones studded with maraschino cherries and pistachio nuts, brushed with egg white and finished with coarse sugar. A festive holiday bake that is simple to make and impressive every time.

Ingredients
  • 2 Cups Flour
  • 2 Tbsp. Sugar
  • 3 tsp. Baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp. tsp. Cinnamon
  • 1/2 Cups Cup Butter, cold
  • 3/4 Cups Cup Maraschino cherries, chopped and drained
  • 1/2 Cups Cup Pistachio nuts, shelled
  • 1/2 Cups Milk
  • 1 Egg, separated
  • 4 tsp. Coarse sugar
Instructions
  1. 1
    1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a cookie sheet.
  2. 2
    2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon.
  3. 3
    3. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. 4
    4. Stir in chopped cherries and pistachio nuts.
  5. 5
    5. Combine milk and egg yolk. Add to flour mixture and stir until just moistened.
  6. 6
    6. Knead dough gently several times. Divide in half and pat each half into a 6-inch round on the cookie sheet.
  7. 7
    7. Score each circle into 6 wedges but do not separate.
  8. 8
    8. Beat egg white lightly. Brush each round with egg white and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  9. 9
    9. Bake for 17–22 minutes until golden brown. Separate into wedges and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 210kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Cholesterol 40mg14%
Sodium 210mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 23g8%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 10g
Protein 4g8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Pistachios dyed red may turn the dough slightly pink — this is normal and does not affect flavor

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