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Orange Cranberry Chocolate Chip Toasted Walnut Scones Recipe

Brought to you by Alegria Oceanfront Inn & Cottages

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Cook Time: 15 min	Prep Time: 10 min
Yield: 2 dozen

Ingredients:
Beat together (wets) and set aside:

1 egg
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
2 tsp vanilla extract
zest of 1/2 an orange (about 1 tsp)

Combine (drys):

4 cups flour
4 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup sugar

Cut into drys (as for pie crust):
(I use a food processor for this part)

1 1/4 cups chilled butter (2 1/2 sticks)

Instructions:
Add to drys:

1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup toasted walnuts or almonds
1/2 cup chocolate chips

Pour wets into drys and mix together (with a tossing motion) until a loose, soft dough forms. Scoop out onto greased baking sheet with an ice cream scoop about 1½ inches apart. Brush with cream and sprinkle with raw sugar. Bake at 425 F 12-15 minutes.

Prep ahead: Scoop the scones out onto an ungreased baking sheet that will fit in your freezer. After frozen solid, store in a hard plastic container up to one month in the freezer. When you're ready to bake, just place them on a baking sheet 1½ inches apart, brush with cream and sprinkle with raw sugar. Bake at 400°F 15-18 minutes.