Recipe #357: Cinnabon Scones

my younger sister made these for mother's day and sent the recipe on so I thought I would try them! She found the recipe here. I didn't get to take a picture, but have been enjoying them for breakfast in the mornings!

You need:
2 cups all-purpose flour 
1 cup rolled oats 
1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
1 Tbsp baking powder 
1/4 tsp salt 
1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter, chilled and cut into pieces 
3/4 cup whole or low-fat milk 
1 egg, lightly beaten 
1 tsp vanilla 
1/2 cup toasted chopped almonds
2 tsp cinnamon
3/4 cup powdered sugar
3-4 Tbsp orange juice or milk.

• mix together flour, oats, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder and salt
• add in butter and mix until mixture is crumbly
• in a small bowl mix together milk, egg, and vanilla
• add to dry mixture and mix until everything is evenly moistened
• in a separate bowl mix together almonds, cinnamon, and 2 Tbsp sugar
• mix into dough so it is swirled together, but not completely mixed in.
• drop by rounded 1/4 cup fulls onto greased cookie sheets.
• bake at 425 for 11-13 minutes or until golden brown
• let it cool on a rack for 5 minutes
• mix together powdered sugar and juice or milk to make a glaze for the top. add to scones before serving warm