Maple Scones

Source: Pioneer Woman

Ingredients:

2 3/4 C flour

1/2 C old-fashioned oats, ground in food processor

1/3 C sugar

2 Tbsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

1 C butter, cold and cubed

1/2 C pecans, finely chopped

3/4 C heavy cream

1 tsp maple extract

1 large egg

Icing:

5 C powdered sugar

1/4 C whole milk

2 Tbsp butter, melted

2 Tbsp strong brewed coffee

2 tsp maple extract

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 deg

2. Combine flour, oatmeal flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans

3. Whisk cream, maple extract, and eggs into a small bowl. Add into flour mixture and mix to combine

4. Turn dough onto a clean surface and form into a 6" to 8" circle, 3/4" thick. Cut into 8 equal wedges

5. Transfer to baking sheet and bake 20-25 minutes

6. Combine icing ingredients. When scones are done, immediately glaze each scone with a generous amount of icing. Can top with additional chopped pecans