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I am always looking for new flavors to make scones. My family loves h...

Kathy G., South Daytona, FL on 4/09

Donna's Heavenly Orange Chip Scones

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Level: Intermediate

A finalist in the 2000 Share The Very Best Recipe Contest, this recipe was submitted by Patricia Polesko, Drums, PA. Ideal for Sunday brunch or afternoon tea, these buttermilk scones are infused with the flavor of orange zest, golden raisins and mini chocolate morsels, then glazed in a citrus icing that includes fresh-squeezed orange juice.

Prep: 20 min

Cooking: 20 min

Cooling time: 10 min cooling

Yields: 24 scones

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (6 ounces) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Mini Morsels
1 cup golden raisins
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into pieces and softened
1 cup buttermilk
3 large eggs, divided
1 teaspoon orange extract
1 tablespoon milk
ICING (recipe follows)

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Directions

PREHEAT oven to 350° F. Lightly grease baking sheets.

COMBINE flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in large bowl. Add morsels, raisins and orange peel; mix well. Cut in butter with pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine buttermilk, 2 eggs and orange extract in small bowl. Pour buttermilk mixture into flour mixture; mix just until a sticky dough is formed. Do not overmix. Drop by 1/4 cupfuls onto prepared baking sheets. Combine remaining egg and milk in small bowl. Brush egg mixture over top of dough.

BAKE for 18 to 22 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. For best results, bake one baking sheet at a time. Cool on wire racks for 10 minutes. Drizzle scones with icing. Serve warm.

FOR ICING:
COMBINE 2 cups powdered sugar, 1/4 cup orange juice, 1 tablespoon grated orange peel and 1 teaspoon orange extract in medium bowl. Mix until smooth.

Remember to follow baking instructions before consuming.

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Recipe Reviews

Kathy G. , South Daytona, FL
April 2009

Wonderful

I am always looking for new flavors to make scones. My family loves hot fresh breads and biscuits..

Mardi L. , Hendersonville, NC
November 2008

Nice and Light

I made these today, my first attempt ever at making scones. I used both the raisins and the chocolate chips. The only thing I did different, was use a little less orange zest and orange extract. I was afraid it might be too over-powering. But it wasn't, so next time I may just use the amount called for. Anyway, these are very good and I will make them again..

R. ,
August 2008

Loved it

Great recipe. I absolutely loved it..

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NUTRITION FACTS
Amount Per Serving 24 scones
Serving Size 1/24 of recipe
Calories 290
Calories from Fat. 100
% Daily Value
Total Fat 11g	16%
Saturated Fat 6g	32%
Cholesterol 45mg	16%
Sodium 180mg	7%
Carbohydrates 45g	15%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Sugars 27g
Protein 4g
Vitamin A	6%
Vitamin C	4%
Calcium	8%
Iron	8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet
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