Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Brown Sugar Pecan Scones, a perfect blend of buttery goodness, crunchy pecans, and a hint of cinnamon. These scones are not only a treat for your taste buds but also fill your kitchen with an irresistible aroma. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy afternoon snack, they can be enjoyed warm or drizzled with cinnamon brown sugar icing for an extra touch of sweetness. Whether you’re entertaining guests or savoring a quiet moment with your coffee, these scones are sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (cold and diced)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1¼ cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, salt, and baking powder.
- Cut in the cold butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gently stir in the chopped pecans, heavy cream, and egg until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface, shape it into a circle about 1-inch thick, and cut into wedges.
- Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- While baking, prepare the icing by melting butter and mixing in brown sugar, cream, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg