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Chocolate Covered Cherry Scones
These Chocolate Covered Cherry Scones are a delightful bakery-style treat with a perfect balance of sweet cherries and rich dark chocolate. The scones are buttery, tender, and slightly crisp on the o…
How to make it
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Preheat oven to 400 °F
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, whisk together
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and sugar. Cut in cold butter with pastry cutter or forks until mixture resembles coarse meal.
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In a small bowl, whisk egg,
In a small bowl, whisk egg, heavy cream, vanilla, and almond extract. Make a well in the dry mixture and pour in the wet ingredients.
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Fold gently to combine
Add cherries and fold just until dough holds together.
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Transfer dough to a floured surface
Gently knead and shape into a 2-inch thick circle. Cut into 8 wedges. Place wedges on baking sheet. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sparkling sugar.
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Bake for 26-30 minutes until golden
Cool on wire rack. Melt dark chocolate in microwave in 15-second bursts until smooth. Drizzle over cooled scones.
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