CHOCOLATE CHIP PEPPERMINT SCONES
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It’s almost Valentine’s Day and here’s a super quick , super delicious scone recipe that’s just perfect for a Valentine’s Tea Party, a Valentine’s Day Breakfast or just for snacking or lunch-packing ! What a sweet Valentine treat, home-ba
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CHOCOLATE CHIP PEPPERMINT SCONES
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From the Pink Princess Cookbook, Barbara Beery
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Makes 8-10 scones
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1 1/2 cups
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1 cup milk chocolate chips
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1 cup whipping cream plus 2 tablespoons
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1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
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Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
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1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
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2. In a large mixing bowl, stir together flour sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
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3. Add 1 cup whipping cream to the mixture, stirring just until ingredients are moistened. Turn mixture out onto lightly floured surface. Knead gently until soft dough forms (about 2 minutes). Pat dough out to about 1 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out into
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4. Place scones 1 inch apart on foil-lined baking sheets that have been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
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5. Brush each scone with the remaining 2 tablespoons whipping cream and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candy.
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6. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until very lightly browned.
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