Cherry Almond Drop Scones Recipe

This easy, low-fat recipe yields light and delicious Cherry Almond Scones.

• Meal Type: Dessert
• Ethnicity: American
• Holiday Category: N/A
• Preparation Time: 30-45 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
• 2 Tablespoons sugar
• 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup reduced fat vanilla yogurt (or flavor of choice)
• 1/4 cup melted oleo
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
• 1/2 cup dried cherries, chopped
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds

Directions

1. Mix all dry ingredients
2. Mix all wet ingredients
3. Mix together
4. Fold in nuts and fruit
5. Drop by tablespoonful on parchment paper or greased cookie sheet and bake 400 degrees for 15 to 18 minutes. Drizzle with icing if you like, serve warm.