Apricot Chocolate And Walnut Scones Recipe

Indulge in these delightful heart-shaped Apricot Chocolate Walnut Scones, perfect for Valentine's Day or any special occasion! This recipe creates tender, flaky scones bursting with the sweet taste of apricots, rich dark chocolate, and crunchy walnuts. Easily adaptable for dietary needs – try using margarine and soy milk for a dairy-free version. Make ahead and freeze the dough hearts for baking later – perfect for stress-free entertaining! Adapted from the Care2 Eat Well Naturally newsletter.

Prep Time 25 mins

Cook Time 50 mins

Calories 445.8 kcal

Protein 17g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apricot Chocolate And Walnut Scones

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold unsalted butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup soy milk (as alternative to heavy cream)

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How to Make Apricot Chocolate And Walnut Scones

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Cut 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter into small cubes. Sprinkle over the flour mixture and use a pastry blender or two knives to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup heavy cream (or soy milk), 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in 1 cup chopped dried apricots, 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, and 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Lightly flour a clean work surface. Gently pat the dough to a 5/8-inch thickness.
Use a 3 1/4-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out scones. Gather scraps, gently knead, and repeat until all dough is used.
Place scones onto an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden brown.
Let the scones cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

63g

Fat

67g

Carbs

15g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Apricot Chocolate And Walnut Scones?

Apricot Chocolate And Walnut Scones takes about 75 minutes from start to finish — roughly 25 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Apricot Chocolate And Walnut Scones?

Apricot Chocolate And Walnut Scones has approximately 445.8 calories per serving, with about 17 g protein, 15 g carbohydrates and 45 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Apricot Chocolate And Walnut Scones?

The key ingredients for Apricot Chocolate And Walnut Scones are All Purpose Flour, Granulated Sugar, Baking Powder, Salt, Unsalted Butter, Heavy Cream. See the full list with measurements above.