Maple Pecan Scones with Maple Glaze
The perfect Fall bake! These Maple Pecan Scones with Maple Glaze pretty much just melt in your mouth with every bite, are perfectly sweet, nutty, and just SO. GOOD. Truly the best way to start your mornings!
Servings: 12 scones
Calories: 326kcal
Ingredients
Scones
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- ⅓ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup maple syrup
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
- 6 Tablespoons maple syrup
Instructions
Scones
- Heat oven to 375℉/190℃.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in pecans.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cream and syrup.
- Pour over dry ingredients.
- Stir until combined.
- Turn out onto lightly floured surface.
- Roll out into a rectangle, roughly 7½-inches x 12-inches.
- Cut into squares.
- Place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden.
Glaze
- Combine powdered sugar and maple syrup in a small bowl.
- Beat until smooth.
- Drizzle over cooled scones.
Notes
- Don't over-mix the dough!
- You can cut the scones onto any shape you like, but keep in mind, baking times may vary.
- Check the expiration date on your baking powder!
- Be sure to use real Canadian maple syrup.
- These scones freeze really well!
- For a bit of extra flavor, try toasting the pecans in the oven before making the scones.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 181mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 297IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 1mg