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    Double Chocolate Scones


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    Double Chocolate Scones

    2 cups all-purpose flour
    1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    1/3 cup packed brown sugar
    2 teaspoons baking powder
    3/4 teaspoon baking soda
    1/8 teaspoon salt
    1/2 cup butter
    1 beaten egg yolk
    1, 8 ounce container plain yogurt
    1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate pieces
    Powdered sugar (optional)
    1 cup sifted powdered confectioneres sugar
    1 Tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
    1 teaspoon milk
    1 teaspoon vanilla

    In a large bowl stir together flour, cocoa powder, brown
    sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
    Using a pastry blender, cut in the 1/2 cup butter until
    mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
    Make a well in the center of dry ingredients; set aside.
    Combine egg yolk and yogurt; add to dry ingredients.
    Add chocolate pieces.
    Stir mixture until moistened.
    Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
    On a lightly floured surface, gently knead dough 10 to
    12 strokes or until dough is nearly smooth.
    Roll or pat dough into a 9 inch circle.
    Cut into 10 wedges like a regular pizza pie.
    Place wedges 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
    Bake about 18 minutes or until bottoms are lightly
    browned.
    Remove from baking sheet to cool on a wire rack for
    5 minutes.
    In a small mixing bowl stir together powdered sugar,
    butter,milk, and vanilla.
    Add more milk, 1/4 teaspoon at a time, until glaze is
    of a drizzling consistency.
    Drizzle over scones.
    If desired, dust top with powdered sugar.
    Serve warm.
    Makes 10.

    Nutritional info per serving:
    Calories: 289 , total fat: 14g , sat fat: 7g , chol: 50mg , sod: 317mg ,
    carb: 37g , fiber: 1g , prot: 5g , vita A: 13% , vita C: 0%, calc 13%, iron:
    13%

 

 

 


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