Description
These Glazed Oatmeal Maple Scones with Pecans & Currants are a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or a snack. They are tender, flavorful, and drizzled with a sweet maple glaze.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup dried currants
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1–2 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Blend Butter and Dry Ingredients: Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles crumbs. Add pecans and currants.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix heavy cream, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients.
- Knead and Shape: Turn dough onto floured surface, knead lightly, pat into a circle, and cut into wedges.
- Bake: Place scones on a baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden.
- Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, and cream. Drizzle over warm scones.
Notes
- Use cold butter for flaky texture.
- Toast pecans for extra crunch.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
