Honey Date Scones

Recipe by: www.weightwatchers.com

2 Points Per Serving

2 cups self rising flour

1 tsp ground cinnamon

2 tsp margarine (20g)

6 dates, chopped

3 tbsp honey

1/2 cup skim milk

1/4 cup water

1 tbsp flour, extra

1. Preheat oven to 450ºF (240ºC). Coat a baking tray with cooking spray. 2. Sift the flour and the cinnamon into a bowl. Using the fingertips, rub the margarine into the flour. 3. Combine the honey, milk and water and stir into the flour mixture along with the dates. Mix until it forms a firm dough. 4. Sprinkle the extra flour over a cutting board and gently knead the dough. 5. Pat dough out to a 3/4-inch (2 cm) thickness. Using a 2-inch (5 cm) scone cutter, cut dough into 12 rounds and place on the baking tray. 6. Coat lightly with cooking spray and bake in the oven for 15 minutes.

TIP! These scones can really impress friends who drop in for Sunday brunch. Serve them with a drizzle of honey or an assortment of jams.

Makes 12 servings

Per serving: Calories 119.5, Protein 3.2g, Fat 0.7g, Saturated Fat 0.1g, Carbohydrate 26.4g, Fiber 1.3g, Cholesterol 0.2mg, Iron 1.1mg, Sodium 297.3mg, Calcium 248.2mg

Shared by: Karen Kuehn