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Snickerdoodle Apple Scones

Crumbly, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth scones are packed with sweet apples and topped with a cinnamon-sugar sprinkle. This pastry passes as a breakfast, snack, or dessert.

Serves 8
Ready in 40 mins
Prep time 10 mins
Cooking time 30 mins
313 calories per serving

Ingredients

> 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
> 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
> 4 tsp baking powder
> 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
> 2 tsp ground cinnamon, divided
> 1/4 tsp salt
> 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into cubes
> 1/2 cup reduced-fat milk
> 1 large egg
> 1 tsp vanilla extract
> 1 1/2 cups (about 2 small apples) Golden Delicious apples, peeled and sliced
> 2 tbsp granulated sugar
> 2 tbsp heavy cream

Steps

1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment. In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar, 1 tsp cinnamon, and salt.
2
Add the butter to flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or hands, quickly work butter into flour mixture until it is evenly distributed in pea-size pieces. To the bowl, add milk, egg, and vanilla, stirring and folding until just combined. Using a spatula, fold in the apples.
3
Transfer dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead just until dough comes together. Transfer dough to prepared baking sheet and shape into a round loaf (about 1½ inches tall). Cut loaf to form 8 wedges and separate, spacing 2 inches apart.
4
In a small bowl, combine the granulated or raw sugar and remaining 1 tsp cinnamon. Brush the tops of scones with heavy cream and then sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture. Bake 25–28 min., until golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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