Chocolate and Toffee Chip Scones with Pecans ~ Three familiar flavors come together into one breakfast treat to create a killer scone with a lightly crisp exterior and dense scone crumb.
Rosa you are the winner of this giveway! Yay for you and congrats! Enjoy your goodies.
For those that did not win, check back with me. I have another giveaway coming up next week to kick start my Holiday Giveway Series, that will include some of your favorite brands like KitchenAid, Le Creuset along with a few others.
Want to know the whopper on this one? This is a lighter and healthier version of a traditional scone and not just because they are mini scones either—trust me when I say they will fool even the most discerning palate.
This is also a recipe I developed for a friendly bake-off . I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter! has invited me and 9 other bloggers to participate in a holiday bake-off on Friday, November 12. The bake-off takes place in New York City at Unilever’s Test Kitchen. Not only is this an all expense paid trip, but they have also been kind enough to sponsor the giveaway package below, so you can recreate the scones in your home.
How do you win it?
Each item you do will net you ONE chance to win (for a total of 4 chances); if you ALREADY do any of these things, they DO count! So make sure to comment for each item! You MUST leave each entry as a separate comment or only one comment will count!
1. Follow @ICBINotButter and tweet the following statement:
Win a Holiday Giveaway from @ICBINotButter and @bakersroyale Enter here: http://bit.ly/clVRNf #giveaway
2. Leave me comment here letting me know your favorite holiday dessert.
3. Follow @bakersroyale on twitter
4. Become a fan of Bakers Royale on Facebook
Important Details:
- This giveaway is open to USA residents only and will end on Friday 11/12/10 at 11:59 pm PST.
- Winner will randomly be drawn and will be contacted via the email provided on the comment contact form. Winner will have until Monday (11/15/10) to claim their prize, or another winner will be chosen.
Disclosure: This giveaway is provided to you by I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter.
A few notes:
- You can cut the calories further by using Greek yogurt or cottage cheese. If you use cottage cheese, make sure to process it in a food processor or blender until the cottage cheese is smooth and resembles a yogurt consistency. I tried both and did blind taste test with friends and family. For the most part, no one noticed a difference between the two. I, however, preferred the Greek yogurt.
- The scones are best served the day of, but can be kept at room temperature in an air tight container for up to 2 days.
- The scones in the picture are finished with raw sugar for added texture but you can also finish them with a simple glaze or a Brown Maple Glaze.
- I used a food processor for the recipe, but if you do not have one use a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment.
- Also check out what the other 9 bloggers are giving away, as each giveaway has been tailored to each bake-off entry.
Alison, Ingredients Inc.
Aly, Aly-tude
Amanda, Fake Ginger
Anna, Cookie Madness
Barbara, Barbara Bakes
Liz, Hoosier Homemade
Jenn, BeanTownBaker
Sara, Average Betty
Tiffany, Eat at Home
Chocolate and Toffee Chip Scones with Pecans
Yields 12-14 scones
Ingredients:
Scones:
- 1 1/2 cup unbleached all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup pecan flour (recipe to follow)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 6 tablespoons of I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!, chilled and cut into small pieces
- 1/4 cup *mini* chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup toffee bits
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of heavy cream
Pecan Flour:
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted
- 2 tablespoon all purpose flour
Brown Maple Glaze:
- 11/2 cup confectioner sugar
- 2 tablespoon milk
- 2-3 teaspoon maple syrup
Instructions:
Scones:
- Place flour, pecan flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt and baking powder in a food processor bowl and pulse 4 times in three second bursts to blend all dry ingredients. Add in I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter and pulse until mixture resembles wet sand. Add chocolate chips, toffee bits and chopped pecans to mixture and pulse two times to blend.
- Transfer bowl back to food processor and pour heavy cream on top and pulse 3-4 times in three second bursts or until dough starts to come together.
- Pour scone dough onto a lightly flour top and shape into an 18x2x1 1/2 inch rectangular log. Use the edge of a bench scraper or a knife to cutout triangles. Lightly brush tops with heavy cream and sprinkle raw sugar on top. Place scones one inch apart on a bake sheet and refrigerate for 20 minutes or covered with plastic wrap overnight.
- Bake at 375 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until tops and bottom edge start to turn golden. Cool scones on a cooling rack.
Pecan Flour:
- Toast pecans on a bake sheet at 375 degrees F for 5 minutes.
- Allow pecans to cool completely. Add cooled pecans and flour to food processor fitted with a steel blade and pulse until mixture resembles flour texture. *Do not over process or the mixture will turn to paste.
Note: If you do not have a food processor, finely chop pecans and use a whisk to combine pecans and flour.
Brown Maple Glaze:
1. Mix all ingredients until smooth. Let stand for 20 minutes to thicken. Drizzle on completely cooled scones.
Crustabakes says
Light and healthy, yet packed with all the goodness. Love it!
LimeCake says
I love scones! And I especially love that you sprinkled raw sugar on top for crunch. They look fabulous!
Lena says
Those look amazing! Would love to bake them right away.
Unfortunately toffee chips are not available here in Germany and I don’t have a clue how I could substitute them, as I don’t know what they are or how they taste :(.
Barbara Bakes says
What a perfect breakfast treat for the holidays. I’m looking forward to meeting you in NYC.
Cookbook Queen says
Tweeted and follow ICBINotbutter!!
These look great!!
Cookbook Queen says
Favorite holiday dessert is probably….pie at Thanksgiving (not picky–like em all) and cookies at Christmas time!!
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Meg Mullan says
I love pumpkin roll during the holidays!!!! these scones look great as well cant wait to try them!
Eliana says
Tweeted about the giveaway
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Eliana says
As for my favorite holiday dessert – it has to be cookies. Love all the fun creations that come up during this time of year.
Amber | Bluebonnets & Brownies says
My favorite holiday dessert is my grandmother’s chocolate and kahlua pie.
Naomi says
Lena,
If you don’t have toffee bits just remove that portion. No need to replace. Although if you have Heath Candy bars or Skor candy bars you can chop those up and use them.
Thanks,
Naomi
Amber | Bluebonnets & Brownies says
I already follow @BakersRoyale on twitter. (@BluebonnetBaker)
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I already like Bakers Royale on FB, and it’s also on my page’s list of favorites.
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karen says
My favorite holiday dessert is pecan pie, with maple syrup. Yum! Hope you have fun in NYC!
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Anne H. says
My favorite holiday dessert is my dad’s homemade hot fudge over peppermint ice cream. Yum!
Haven says
My fave is creme brulee. <3
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Jennifer says
I think my new favorite dessert is going to be that chocolate tart!
Caroline says
I’m headed for anything chocolate during the holidays…rather, anytime of the year.;-)
Caroline says
Now following Bakers Royale on twitter. 🙂
Diane says
My favorite dessert is pumpkin pie!
Christina says
Anything pumpkin!! Pumpkin pie sounds pretty good right about now.
Adrienne says
My favorite holiday dessert is coconut cake with vanilla bean ice cream on the side.
Miriam T. says
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Miriam T. says
My favorite holiday dessert is apple pie…fresh out of the oven.
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Jeccica Simpson says
My favorite holiday desert is a traditonal Pumpkin Pie made from scratch YUMMY!!
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Tracy says
Mmm, yum! These look wonderful!
Jeccica Simpson says
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Su-yin says
A lighter scone that tastes just as good sounds perfect to me. Will bookmark this for future use. 🙂
Great giveaway, wish I was eligible!
Jenna says
Hmmm . . . I’d have to say my favorite holiday dessert is Angel Food cake. My Mom made it on Christmas day every year while I was growing up, and I have carried on the tradition. We spread it with raspberry jam and top it with whipped cream (the jam symbolizes the sin of man in red, and the cream is the forgiveness of God in white).
Loressa says
This may sound like a stupid question, haha, but what would you substitute the Greek yogurt for? The cream? Or butter? Something else? xD
Naomi says
Hi Loressa,
No stupid questions! Yes, the Greek yogurt would substitute the cream. Keep in mind it changes the texture a bit, but the scone is still absolutely delicious!
If you try it let me know what you think.
Thanks,
Naomi
Courtney says
My favorite holiday dessert is mint chocolate cheesecake brownies topped with fudge. 🙂 That’s a lot of goodness in one treat!
Courtney says
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Wenderly says
I adore scones! My fav holiday dessert? ALL of them 🙂
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Tweeted and “liked” you on fb…of coarse I like you “outside” of fb as well! 🙂
Stephanie says
My favorite holiday dessert are the neopolitan cookies I make. They are so pretty and taste pretty darn good too!
I also, “like” you on facebook! 🙂
Lisa says
I’m following you on Twitter (ps152).
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I follow ICBINB on Twitter and I tweeted – http://twitter.com/ps152/status/2128749797576704
Lisa says
My favorite holiday dessert is gingerbread cookies.
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Kat says
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Laura says
Baked apples with caramel sauce! 🙂
Kat says
My favorite holiday dessert is pumpkin pie, which I plan on making some soon 🙂 I also love cheesecake, but pumpkin pie tops it.
Kat
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Jessica says
My favorite holiday dessert is eggnog with bailey’s irish cream, yum!
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Carly says
My favorite holiday dessert is my family’s assortment of pies. We always have at least five different flavors, and I like to try a piece of each one. 🙂
Nancy @SensitivePantry says
I am a big fan of scones and yours look pretty darn yummy! Favorite holiday dessert — cannoli!!
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Maria says
Great treat! Love all of the goodies inside!
sara says
My favorite holiday dessert is my mom’s sugar cookies – soooooo yummy! 🙂
kate says
favorite holiday dessert has to be pumpkin cheesecake 🙂
Meryl says
My favorite holiday dessert is Cranberry Swirl Coffee Cake.
Jordan says
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Jordan says
My favorite holiday dessert isn’t really a dessert, but my mom’s sweet potato casserole with praline topping is amazing!
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Beth says
My favorite holiday dessert is… hmmm…this is a really difficult question….I might have to say a ginger cake or ginger bread. Yummy!
Brooke says
These look super yummy … I think I will try them for my Mom’s 51st birthday breakfast treat 🙂
Kiley says
this could be my new favorite holiday desert or breakfast or lunch..
Nadine says
Can’t WAIT to try these. I LOOOOVE scones! I’m already a fan on Facebook.
Zilla says
I’m a fan on facebook
Zilla says
I make a cardamon biscotti and dip it in white chocolate…yummmmmm
Elena says
I liked you on FB 😀 Well, still like you, I liked you a while ago. The liking, it continues!
This looks amazing, will have to make!
Betty @ scrambled hen fruit says
My favorite holiday dessert? Gingerbread cookies, of course. 🙂
sue smith says
I follow ICNINotButter and tweeted
sue smith says
My favorite holiday dessert is pecan pie
Christina says
My favorite holiday dessert is my Moms Pumpkin cheesecake and my Grandmothers struffili!! YUMOLICIOUSNESS!!!!
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Sheilah Miller says
English toffee is my favorite holiday dessert/candy
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Charlotte says
I’m a “fan” on Facebook!
Charlotte says
My favorite holiday treat is a delicious apple pie cake! Yum!
CupcakeCaliBride says
My favorite holiday dessert is chocolate chess pie!
Robyn says
Goodness gracious, these look divine!
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Sara says
My favorite holiday dessert are Christmas cookies! Any and all kinds!
lynne says
I love gingerbread!!
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John Carroz says
My favorite Christmas treat is Chocolate Crinkles. I make dozens of them for gifts and to serve. They are always gone before the holidays are over.
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cynthia shanley says
my favorite holiday dessert is cranberry tart. good luck to you!
Megan says
mmm I always look forward to Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake!
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stacy says
I love to make (and eat) homemade carrot cake for holidays 🙂 mmm
these scones sound sooo good!
Paula (Salad in a Jar) says
My favorite holiday dessert is Creme Brulee.
heather says
My mom’s brown sugar cinnamon kringle blows everything else out of the water!
Cheers and best of luck in the bake-off,
*Heather*
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bridget {bake at 350} says
Ooo…these look delicious!
Fav holiday treat? Cookies!
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Patty says
These scones look fabulous! Good luck with your “friendly” competition.
megan @ whatmegansmaking says
My favorite holiday dessert tends to be cookies – Christmas cookies especially. Or maybe fudge. It’s so hard to decide!
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Erin says
my favorite holiday dessert is mini chocolate eclairs!
Jenny says
My favorite holiday dessert is pecan pie.
Jenny says
I already follow you on twitter @icywit
Jenny says
I am already a “liker” of Bakers Royale on FB!
Rosa says
Those scones look irresistible!
Cheers,
Rosa
Kristin says
I just discovered your lovely blog today, and you’re doing a giveaway! How exciting! My favorite holiday dessert is a dark, rich (nearly-)flourless chocolate cake.
Kristin says
I also just became a facebook fan!
Klee says
What an awesome giveaway! My favorite holiday dessert is either a nice chocolate orange or a soft peppermint stick. I also love the clove flavored hard candy that my father buys at this time of year.
Ann says
Looks like breakfast tomorrow!
Megan says
Pumpkin pie is my favorite holiday dessert!
Megan says
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Darlene says
My favorite is chocolate chip pumpkin cookies.
Janelle King says
My favorite holdiday dessert is cheesecake in any flavor!
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Amy S. says
My husband’s family sugar cookies and my grandma’s fruitcake!
Amy S. says
I’m a facebook fan
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Amy S. says
I follow icbinot butter on twitter and I tweeted about your giveaway
Ashlie says
My favorite holiday dessert is pumpkin cheesecake!!!
angela says
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angela says
My fav holiday desert, isnt’ really a holiday desert… its banana pudding!
Lethea Benson says
Your Scones look so yummy!
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Lethea Benson says
My favorite Holiday Dessert would be Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese frosting=)
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Tickled Red says
Okay…I call uncle. WOW!! I am in love with that scone.
Julie L says
mmm delicious scones -like u on fb-Julie Scott Laws
best of luck in the contest
Julie L says
my favorite holiday dessert is my mom’s frosted sugar cookies-thanks for the giveaway
Vanessa Noble says
I followed @ICBINotButter and @KitchenAidUSA (that’s where the link too me) and sent the tweet, all on twitter
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Vanessa Noble says
My favorite holiday dessert is a buckeye. For those who don’t know this is a peanut butter ball dipped in chocolate…yum
CL says
My favorite holiday dessert is mini Reese’s cups, homemade. 🙂
Jess from UT-Austin says
I love pumpkin pie. I know it’s basic, but I can’t get enough!
Rusty from Austin says
Pecan pie, no contest.
Jessie C. says
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Jessie C. says
my favorite holiday dessert is pumpkin pie.
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Susan says
I absolutely heart pumpkin cheesecake! It’s not traditional per se but it makes me happy! 🙂
ButterYum says
I found you through foodgawker. Lovely scones!!
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ingrid says
Hmmmm, my favorite holiday dessert? Something NOT chocolate! lol Actually I think my fave holiday dessert is Libby’s Pumpkin Roll. Think you can you mini-fy that for me? 🙂
~ingrid
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Kerrie G says
My favorite holiday dessert is pumpkin pie! I also like sour cream raisin pie!!
gwen says
fav holiday treat is gingersnaps made by me!
Eva says
Fav holiday dessert- oatmeal carmelitas!
Courtney says
Following ICBINotbutter and tweeteed http://twitter.com/#!/CourtneysSweets/status/3062715362840576
Courtney says
My favorite holiday dessert is pumpkin bread! 🙂
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Candace says
My favorite holiday dessert is pumpkin pie. Love your blog!
The Food Hunter says
These look fabulous. I always enjoy all the cookies that are around this time of year.
Carmen says
My favorite holiday dessert is something we always called Mint Dazzler: Nilla wafer crust, chocolate later, marshmallow/whipped topping layer, and sprinkled with candy cane pieces. Yum!
Michelle says
I love pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving…. for breakfast AND dessert!