Cranberry Apple Scones

Cranberry Apple Scones This is a lighter scone version that goes well with a warm drink in the morning and is an easy recipe for kids to try.

• Step 1

  Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.

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• Step 2

  Whisk flour, muffin mix, brown sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt together in a bowl. Cut butter into flour mixture using a pastry blender or fork until it resembles coarse crumbs.

• Step 3

  Combine apple and dried cranberries together in a bowl; mix into flour mixture.

• Step 4

  Beat half-and-half and egg together in a bowl until frothy; slowly stir into flour mixture using a rubber spatula until dough forms. Knead dough 4 to 5 times. Roll dough into a rectangle onto a lightly floured work surface using your hands. Cut rectangle in half diagonally and each half into 4 triangles, making 8 triangles. Arrange triangles on the prepared baking sheet.

• Step 5

  Whisk egg white and confectioners’ sugar together in a bowl; brush over each triangle.

• Step 6

  Bake in the preheated oven until scones are golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Per Serving: 313 calories; protein 5.7g; carbohydrates 46.2g; fat 11.9g; cholesterol 52.5mg; sodium 319.9mg.