Fruitcake Scones

I like fruitcake..am I in the minority? I do have my favorite fruitcake though which I bake for Christmas. I also loved the green glaced and red marashino with nuts in these scones. A perfect addition to a Christmas brunch.

• 1 3/4 cup flour
• 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup glazed green cherries, diced
• 1/4 cup red marashino cherries, diced
• 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1/4 cup almonds, sliced
• 1/2 cup cold butter
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon almond extract

1. In a medium size bowl, whisk together flours, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until it's like coarse crumbs.
3. Fold fruits and nuts into the flour mixture until coated.
4. In a separate bowl whisk together eggs, cream and extracts.
5. Add wet ingredients to dry just until blended.
6. Turn dough out on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, knead just until dough comes together in a ball. 
7. Flatten dough into a pie shaped circle, approx 1 inch in thickness and cut into 12 wedges or more depending on the size of pieces you want. 
8. Bake in a 400º oven for 15 to 17 minutes or until lightly browned.
9. Serve plain with butter, cream cheese, or devonshire cream. Or drizzle with icing and sprinkle with sliced almonds.

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