Brown Sugar Pecan Scones

Of course if you read my post from yesterday you know very well why I made these scones. 

That's right for our Downton Abbey watch party TONIGHT!!!!!!!  I'll spare you all my excitement and get on with the scones.

So on to the recipe.

Brown Sugar Pecan Scones:
Ingredients:
-1-3/4c. flour
-1/2 c. brown sugar
-2 tsp. baking powder
-1/4tsp. of salt
-1 c chopped pecans (and eight halves for the tops-optional)
-1c. heavy whipping cream( I have tried half and half before and was sorry I did!  Stick to the heavy whipping cream) 

Preheat oven to 425.

Mix dry ingredients together. Stir in pecans. Add cream, stirring just until soft dough forms. If too wet, add extra flour 1Tbsp. at a time. On floured surface, gently knead dough 5-6 times. Place on greased cookie sheet and pat into an 8" circle. Score into 8 wedges, gently separating. Sprinkle top with sugar. Bake 15-20 min. or until golden brown. 

 

**This recipe will also work when you change the brown sugar to 1/4 cup regular sugar and change 1 cup of pecans to 1 cup of cranberries, mini chocolate chips or any other dried fruit or chip you prefer.  I have also made these with just sugar....no fruit or chip.**

 

Now get ready for Season Four of Downton Abbey TONIGHT, January 5, 2014!!!!  8:00 central time!!!  Now I am off to make shortbread cookies!

 

Enjoy!