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Maple Scones
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Maple Scones

Maple Scones are the perfect, sweet breakfast treat. Made with cinnamon, sour cream, and maple syrup, then topped off with a maple glaze.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
16 mins
Total Time
1 hr 51 mins
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 552 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Maple Scones:
  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter frozen and diced, unsalted
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 large egg
Maple Glaze:
  • 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 2/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

Maple Scones:
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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Add flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt to a large food processor.
  3. Pulse a couple of times to "sift".
  4. Add butter and pulse until it resembles small crumbs.
  5. Add sour cream, maple syrup, and egg and pulse until large clumps form.
  6. Remove to a flour-covered surface and gently form into a ball.
  7. Pat gently into an 8-inch circle with your hands.
  8. Cut into 8 wedges.
  9. Place onto the baking sheet.
  10. Cover lightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  11. Bake for 16-18 minutes.
  12. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from baking sheet.
Maple Glaze:
  1. Add butter and maple syrup to a small saucepan and bring to a simmer.
  2. Whisk in the powdered sugar until well combined.
  3. Dip the top of the scone into the glaze and let dry, for 1 hour.

Nutrition Information

Calories 552kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 91g (30%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 73mg (24%) Sodium 202mg (8%) Potassium 190mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 60g (120%) Vitamin A 608IU (12%) Calcium 84mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 552

% Daily Value*

Calories 552kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 91g 30%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 202mg 8%
Potassium 190mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 60g 120%
Vitamin A 608IU 12%
Calcium 84mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.