Hanukkah Delights

Apricot, Chocolate & Walnut Scones

Makes 9 to 11

The candied flavors of dried apricot and semisweet chocolate pair wonderfully with bits of toasted walnut that are incorporated into the dough of these scones. For a festive look, be sure to use a Star of David–shaped cutter.

2½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup granulated sugar
2½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
¾ cup finely chopped dried apricots
⅓ cup finely chopped walnuts, toasted and cooled
⅓ cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon cold heavy whipping cream, divided
1 large egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

• Preheat oven to 350°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Using a pastry blender or 2 forks, cut butter into flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add apricots, stirring to coat with flour. Add walnuts and chocolate chips, stirring to combine.

• In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup cold cream, egg, and vanilla extract. Add cream mixture to