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This Toffee Scones recipe is the perfect thing to enjoy with a cup of steaming coffee. The sweet, crunchy toffee is delicious in the soft scones.
I’ve always had a thing for toffee. Growing up, Skorbars were one of my favorite candy bars. My mom used to make Almond Rocca (something I’ve got to try making one of these days) and I loved it. You know how women get cravings when they are pregnant? Well, I remember craving Skorbars during one of my pregnancies. One day, we stopped to get gas and when Brian ran into pay (this was back in the “old days” when pay-at-the-pump wasn’t always available) he asked me if I wanted anything. I asked for a Skorbar and he came out with a Heath bar since the gas station didn’t sell Skorbars. And if you know anything about the cravings of a pregnant woman, you will understand why that didn’t work for me. So, my wonderful husband found me a Skorbar from another gas station. I can’t remember if it was that same day or soon afterward, but I know the whole ordeal was a little mind-boggling for him. I’m not sure what the difference is between Skorbars and Heath bars. They are both owned by Hershey’s and they are both toffee covered with chocolate. Do you prefer one over the other?
So, going along with my love for toffee, I decided to add toffee to another one of my favorites: scones. The soft, fluffy texture of the scones and the sweet crunch of toffee were perfect for enjoyingwith a cup of coffee.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup 1 stick butter cold
- 2/3 cup half 'n half
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup whipped cream cheese
- 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup toffee bits
Instructions
Mix together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
Cut cold butter into slices and add to flour mixture.
Cut butter into flour mixture with a pastry blender or two knives.
Mix in half 'n half, egg, cream cheese, vanilla and toffee bits with a fork until mixture comes together. Gently gather dough into a large lump.
Divide dough in half and gently form into two 8 inch circles on a greased cookie sheet.
Cut into 8 wedges with a long, sharp, floured knife but do not separate the wedges.
Bake at 425°F for 14 to 16 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
Serving: 1grams
Author: Tonia Larson
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Lori M says
See AlsoPecan Butter Tarts RecipeNot quite enough flour, they did not hold together at all. I’d add flour as needed to make sure they’re a solid dough before scoring and baking. These did not turn out well.
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Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says
I’m a toffee lover too….although I couldn’t tell you the difference between Skor and Heath! I’m pretty sure I love them both! What a delicious idea for scones – a great way to wake up in the morning!
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Jocelyn says
These look delicious, and I’d like to make them. Can regular cream cheese be used in place of the whipped cream cheese? Thanks!
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Tonia says
Yes, I would suggest that you soften it first so that it will be easier to mix in. Happy Baking!
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Jocelyn says
I finally got around to making these, and they are so good! I used 1/4 cup of regular cream cheese (whisked vigorously with the egg) in place of the whipped cream cheese. Also, I found a heaping 1/2 cup of the toffee bits was the perfect sweetness for us. Thank you for a terrific recipe which my husband has already requested again.
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cakewhiz says
i haven’t tried scones with toffee bits but that needs to change immediately coz these look delicious 😀
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Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
Oh, I understand those cravings. I still get them. Like, co*ke and pepsi are NOT the same!! I want 5 of these scones.
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Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
Great idea to add toffee to scones! These look perfect!
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Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
Your scones look absolutely incredible! I am seriously in a state of yum!
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