Cranberry Pecan Christmas Scones

These are a wonderful breakfast (and afternoon) treat (not too sweet) around the holidays!!

Combine first four ingredients in a large bowl.

Cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly.

Stir in cranberries and pecans.

Combine 2 / 3 c milk and egg , stirring with a wire whisk in a small bowl.

Gradually add milk mixture to flour mixture , stirring with a fork just until dry ingredients are moistened.

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface , and knead 3 or 4 times.

Pat dough to 1-inch thickness.

Cut with a 2-inch biscuit cutter.

Place scones on a lightly greased baking sheet.

Brush with 1 tb milk , and sprinkle with 2 tsp sugar.

Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until barely golden.

Cool slightly on a wire rack.

flour, baking powder, sugar, nutmeg, butter, dried sweetened cranberries, pecans, milk, egg