Secret Recipes

Chocolate Almond Scones

• 3 1/2 cups flour
• 5 tsp baking powder
• 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 4 ounces cold sweet butter
• 3/4 cups heavy cream
• 2 tsp almond extract
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Mix biscuit baking mix, the 1/3 cup sugar, water and egg until dough forms; gently smooth dough into a ball on surface generously dusted with baking mix. Knead 15 times. Roll dough into 12-inch square; cut into 4-inch squares. Spoon about 2 teaspoons cherries onto triangular half of each square. Fold dough over cherries, forming a triangle, press edges to seal.

Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Brush with butter; sprinkle with 1 to 2 teaspoons sugar. Bake until golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes.

Serve with whipped cream if desired.

Servings:

12 scones