A soft, flaky scone recipe loaded with butterscotch chips and real maple syrup. The maple glaze transforms these simple scones into something extraordinary!
I made this scone recipe using SPLENDA® Sweetener Products as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars #SplendaSweeties #SweetSwaps
Let me tell you the story about how I realized I was pregnant with my first child. I woke up in the middle of the night with an internal biscuit debate swirling about in my head. I could not decide who had the better biscuit; Bob Evans or Kentucky Fried Chicken. I could list several reasons why I liked both, but I couldn’t commit to just one. Eventually, I ran out of reasons for and against each biscuit. At this point, I began to realize this biscuit discussion I was having with myself was not normal. That’s when I concluded that I was indeed pregnant.
I still dream about food, but not because I’m pregnant. Today my dreams are a byproduct of being a food blogger. I come up with some of my best recipe ideas in the middle of the night. Take these Baklava Bites…I thought them up in the middle the night. Or these Cheese Filled Egg Rolls? Yep, came to me in the middle of the night. These are just an example of the ideas I remember! I probably had dozens of recipe ideas that were forgotten before I ever woke up.
This maple butterscotch scone recipe was another idea that hit me in my sleep. It’s been a while since I’ve made scones. I must have been dreaming about fall flavors because I woke up craving maple and butterscotch and figured scones were the perfect way to enjoy the two.
Scones are similar in texture to biscuits, they are light, tender and flaky. Scones are often sweetened with sugar. This scone recipe would call for about 1/3 cup of brown sugar. I wanted the sweetness of sugar in these scones but without all the calories. So I substituted SPLENDA@ Brown Sugar Blend for the brown sugar. The brown sugar blend is not an equal substitute for sugar; you will use less of the sugar blend than traditional sugar called for in your recipes. This is one reason I use SPLENDA® Sweeteners; they are versatile enough for most recipes.
A few things about the recipe:
- Always cut in cold butter into your dough. I use a pastry blender, but two forks work well also. The cold butter is what will give you light and flaky scones.
- Freeze your dough after you pat it into your circle. The butter will become warm after it has been worked with, the freezer will help it firm up again.
- I pat my scones into an 8-inch circle that yields larger scones. You can make two 4 inch circles if you want smaller scones.
Maple Butterscotch Scone
Fall infused scones made with real maple syrup and butterscotch chips!
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 3 tablespoons SPLENDA® Brand Brown Sugar Blend
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 3/4 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, divided
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter softened
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 3-4 tablespoons of heavy cream
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine flour, brown sugar blend, baking powder and salt. Cut in cold butter with a pastry blender or two forks until mixture resemble coarse meal. Add the butterscotch chips to flour mixture.
- Stir in maple syrup and 1 1/4 cup heavy cream and mix just until dough has come together (the dough will still be fairly crumbly).
- Turn dough onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet and pat it into an 8-inch circle. Place dough in the freezer for about 5 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Remove scones from freezer and brush on the remaining heavy cream.
- Bake scones for 13 minutes or until golden brown. Allow scones to cool completely before drizzling with the glaze.
- To prepare the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, butter and maple syrup. Stir in milk until your reach the desired consistency. Allow glaze to set completely before storing in an air-tight container.
Nutrition Information
Yield 8 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 568Total Fat 37gSaturated Fat 24gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 10gCholesterol 93mgSodium 448mgCarbohydrates 56gFiber 1gSugar 31gProtein 5g
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Tori says
These look fabulous! I bet these would be amazing with a morning cup of coffee. Yum, maple is my fave!
Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says
I love your pregnancy story!! That is so cute and hilarious. Pregnancy likes to trick you, but even years later I still have weird food thoughts (and would totally be happy with these scones right now!)
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
These look and sound delicious! Maple and butterscotch are such a great combination!
Jenny B | Honey and Birch says
Oh my gosh – I dream about food too!! And social media sharing and share groups…. the life of a food blogger. Excellent scones btw! 😉
Katerina @ Diethood says
LOL!! That’s hilarious! And so true that as food bloggers, all we do is dream about about our next recipe.
I love these scones, and the photos are so beautiful!
Michelle @ My Gluten-free Kitchen says
Butterscotch and maple are both favorites around here! Love that you paired them for these scones!
Happy Valley Chow says
Those look awesome! Great job, pinned 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Maple and butterscotch? THAT sounds amazing!! Two of my favorite flavors in one delicious scone 🙂 Love this Tanya!
creativejewishmom/sara says
Looks really amazing! I once lived in New Zealand for a year and ate scones for the first time, and loved them! thanks for sharing on craft schooling Sunday!
Meg @ With Salt and Wit says
Oh the funny ways I knew I was pregnant! I just knew it but granted I never had any quite as funny as this story! Just sounds like a typical day in my life now 😉
Kami says
I can’t wait to make these scones! They sound incredible. Also… your photos are gorgeous and can’t stop my mouth from watering. I would be honored if you checked out our conference and affiliate program. We need awesome bloggers like you! http://www.foodbloggingconference.com/become-an-affiliate/
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
I’ve been all about maple baked goods lately! Can’t wait to give these scones a try!
Beverly says
I love scones but don’t make them too often because of the calories. These are lower so I just might make them. Not to mention the maple and butterscotch. Yum.
Bev
Karren Haller says
Oh My Heart these looks so good, now I need the butterscotch chips.
Thanks for sharing on the #OMHGFF hope to see you next week!
Pinned to share!!
Hope you have a great week!
Theresa @DearCreatives says
Your recipe sounds delicious. Pinned & shared. Thanks for joining the Inspiration Spotlight party.
Jess says
I want to seriously dive into my screen right now – yum yum! Totally pinning, have a great week! xo