Here's a lovely, simple treat that would make a great gift, or an ideal breakfast while opening presents on Christmas morning.

These were a tremendous hit at my house over the weekend. Sometimes I bake and get to enjoy the treats for several days; these scones lasted for only 24 hours!

Eggnog Scones

Scones:
2-1/2 cups flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon aluminum-free baking powder
1/2 cup quick-cook oats
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup eggnog
1/3 cup dried cranberries

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a baking sheet.

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, baking powder, oats, and nutmeg. Mix in butter with a fork until mixture is crumbly. Stir in eggnog and cranberries.

Place dough onto the prepared baking sheet, and form an 8-inch round. Score it into 8 pieces, then bake for 30-35 minutes until set in the center and golden. Let cool completely.

Glaze: 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 tablespoons eggnog

Stir confectioners' sugar and eggnog together; drizzle over scones. Cut into individual scones.

Makes 8 scones.

Mary Bilyeu writes for AnnArbor.com on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, telling about her adventures in the kitchen - making dinner, celebrating holidays, entering cooking contests, meeting new friends ... whatever strikes her fancy. She is also on a mission to find great deals for her Frugal Floozie Friday posts, seeking fabulous food at restaurants on the limited budget of only $5 per person. Feel free to email her with questions, comments, or suggestions: yentamary@gmail.com.

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