roasted banana scones with peanut butter glaze

How To Make roasted banana scones with peanut butter glaze

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  Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place bananas in medium baking dish. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons melted butter and sprinkIncle with 2 tablespoons brown sugar and bake for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until bubbly and caramelized. Let cool.
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  Increase oven temperature to 375 degrees. Spray 2 large baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray. In a large mixing bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, salt, and 1/3 cup light brown sugar. Cut in butter, using fingertips or pastry cutter, until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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  In a medium bowl, beat together 2 eggs, the ricotta cheese, and the roasted bananas with a handmixer until mixed. Mixture will be lumpy.
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  Add banana mixture to the flour mixture and stir by hand until just combined
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  Drop dough into 12 equal mounds on baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Brush tops with the beaten egg. Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
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  About 5 minutes before scones come out of the oven, make the glaze. Place the peanut butter and 2 tablespoons butter in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring often until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and whisk in the powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
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  When scones come out of oven, place them on a wire rack over a baking sheet. Drizzle with the glaze. Sprinkle the tops with chopped peanuts if desired. 12 scones.
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