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Maple Scones with Pecans

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings 8 scones
Calories 250
Delight in these flaky, sweet scones infused with maple syrup and topped with crunchy pecans for a perfect breakfast treat.

Ingredients

Dry ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. cinnamon

Wet ingredients

  • 8 Tbsp. unsalted butter (cold)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (cold)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 1/4 cup confectioners sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans (for garnish on top of glaze)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet.
  • Mix dry ingredients: whisk flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon.
  • Cut in cold butter until coarse crumbs form.
  • Whisk together wet ingredients: brown sugar, cream, egg, vanilla. Combine with dry ingredients, shape into a circle, cut into 8 wedges.
  • Optional: freeze scones 15-30 mins. Bake for 15-16 mins until golden.
  • Make glaze: melt butter with maple syrup, mix in powdered sugar and vanilla. Spread on cooled scones and garnish with pecans.

Notes

For best flavor, serve fresh or store in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Maple, Pecan, scones