Carrot Cake Scones Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp orange zest, finely minced
1/2 cup ground walnuts
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into chunks
1 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 cup shredded carrot
1/2 cup golden raisin (or minced dried pineapple)
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened (4 oz.)
1 1/2 to 2 cup. powdered sugar
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup toasted coconut
shredded carrot
orange zest
ground cinnamon

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400°; stack two baking sheets together and line the top sheet with parchment paper.
Arrange oven rack to upper third position.
In a food processor, add flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, orange zest, and walnuts; blend briefly.
Add in butter and pulse to make a coarse, grainy mixture; turn out into a large bowl.
Make a well in center and stir in buttermilk, egg, and vanilla.
Stir with a fork to make a soft batter, then fold in the carrots and raisins; let rest 5 minutes.
Pat or press out dough to 3/4-inch thickness on a floured work surface.
Cut into 3-inch rounds; place on prepared baking sheets; bake until lightly browned, 15-20 minutes.
Cool scones on a wire rack.
Meanwhile, make glaze-place cream cheese, powdered, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla in clean food processor; process to make a smooth glaze.
When scones are completely cooled, spread generously with cream cheese glaze.
Top with toasted coconut, carrot shreds, orange zest, and cinnamon.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1359.25 Kcal (5691 kJ)
Calories from fat	593.27 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	65.92g	101%
Cholesterol	42.57mg	14%
Sodium	1206.65mg	50%
Potassium	2574.26mg	55%
Total Carbs	176.39g	59%
Sugars	85.71g	343%
Dietary Fiber	4.51g	18%
Protein	22.45g	45%
Vitamin C	3.7mg	6%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	5%
Iron	2.2mg	12%
Calcium	232.5mg	23%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	395.21 Kcal (1655 kJ)
Calories from fat	172.5 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.17g	101%
Cholesterol	12.38mg	14%
Sodium	350.84mg	50%
Potassium	748.49mg	55%
Total Carbs	51.29g	59%
Sugars	24.92g	343%
Dietary Fiber	1.31g	18%
Protein	6.53g	45%
Vitamin C	1.1mg	6%
Iron	0.6mg	12%
Calcium	67.6mg	23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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