Pecan Raisin Scones

Name: Pecan Raisin Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: English, Irish, and Scottish,
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups flour; 2/3 cup sugar; 2 1/2 tbsps baking powder; 2 tsps McCormick® Pumpkin Pie Spice; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold butter cut into chunks; 2 eggs; 3/4 cup sour cream; 2 tsps sugar; 2 tsps McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1/2 cup golden raisins

Take an afternoon break and enjoy these scones with a cup of Cinnamon Coffee. Photo credit: Katie Goodman from Good Life Eats.

15m

PREP TIME

30m

COOK TIME

307

CALORIES

13

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 12 (1 scone)

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups flour
2/3 cup sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
2 teaspoons McCormick® Pumpkin Pie Spice
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) cold butter, cut into chunks
2 eggs
3/4 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons McCormick® All Natural Pure Vanilla Extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup golden raisins

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix flour, 2/3 cup sugar, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda and salt in large bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2 Beat eggs, sour cream and vanilla in medium bowl with wire whisk until well blended. Add to flour mixture; stir until a soft dough forms. Stir in pecans and raisins.
3 Place dough on lightly floured surface. Knead about 1 minute or until smooth. Place dough on greased baking sheet. Pat into a 10-inch circle. Score top of dough with sharp knife into 12 wedges. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons sugar.
4 Bake 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly on wire rack. Cut into 12 wedges to serve.