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Joy Bites Dark Chocolate Almond Cherry Scone

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45 minutes
6 people

The combination of Almonds, Cherries and Dark Chocolate make a stupendous scone.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups almond flour substitute
  • 3 Tbsp sugar substitute
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 2 Tbsp butter-melted
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • 1/2 cup cherries, pitted and chopped
  • 1/2 Russell Stover Roasted Almonds in Dark Chocolate Joy Bites bar chopped
  • 1/4 cup sliced toasted almonds
  • 1/4 cup sugar-free confectioners sugar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp half & half

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together. the almond flour, sugar substitute, baking powder, sea salt, and cocoa powder until well combined.
  3. Add the eggs, butter, and almond extract. Mix until well incorporated.
  4. Gently fold in the cherries and chopped Joy Bites bar.
  5. Place the dough on the prepared baking sheet and form into a 1/2-inch-thick round. Cut the round into quarters and pull them about 1/2 inch apart on the baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until slightly firm to the touch. Allow to cool on the baking sheet.
  7. In a small bowl, mix together the sugar-free confectioners sugar and half & half.
  8. Drizzle the scones with the glaze and top with the sliced almonds.