Maple and Walnut Oat Scones

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 12
Yield: 12 servings

Description

Maple extract, oats, and walnuts combine in this sweet, easy glazed scone recipe that's great for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup ground oats
1/2 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup frozen unsalted butter
1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons heavy cream, or as needed
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon maple-flavored extract
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk, or more as needed
1 teaspoon maple-flavored extract

Directions

1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2 Mix flour, ground oats, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Grate in frozen butter and toss to combine. Stir in walnuts. Make a well in the center of the mixture.
3 Mix 3/4 cup cream, egg, vanilla, and maple extract together in a small bowl. Add to dry ingredients and stir just until combined.
4 Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until nearly smooth, 10 to 12 strokes. Divide in half. Pat each portion into 3/4-inch rounds, about 6 inches in diameter. Cut each round into six wedges.
5 Place wedges 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with remaining cream.
6 Bake in the preheated oven until browned at the edges, 14 to 16 minutes.
7 While scones bake, mix powdered sugar, milk, and maple extract together with a whisk in a small bowl. Add additional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, if needed. It should be fairly thick.
8 Let scones cool slightly, or if you can't wait, glaze warm and enjoy with a cup of coffee!