Fern Ridge Collections

Quick Fruit Drop Scones

1 (71/2-ounce) package buttermilk

biscuit mix 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 cup sugar 1/8 cup pecan pieces 1/4 cup mixed dried fruits 1/2 cup whipping cream (do not

substitute) 1/4 cup water Glaze 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 tablespoon whipped cream 1 teaspoon of water 1/8 teaspoon vanilla Mix dry ingredients together. Add nuts and fruit; stir well, making sure fruit and nuts are coated with dry ingredients. Add liquids 1/4 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. Dough should be thick. Drop heaping tablespoons onto baking sheet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Bake in a preheated 400-degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until very golden brown. While scones are still warm, top each one with 1 teaspoon of the following glaze.

For glaze, mix sugar, cream, water and vanilla in small bowl until smooth; spoon over scones.