Apple Oatmeal Scones

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A good start on a chilly day.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 375.

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Lightly butter a 10-inch diameter circle in the center of a baking sheet.

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In a bowl , stir the flour , oats , brown sugar , baking powder , and salt together.

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Cut the butter into inch cubes and distribute them over the flour mixture.

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With a pastry blender , cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

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In a small bowl , stir the egg , milk , molasses , and vanilla together.

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Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture and stir to combine.

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The dough will be sticky.

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Stir in the apple and dates until evenly distributed.

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Spread the dough into an 8-inch diameter circle in the center of the prepared baking sheet.

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With a serrated knife , cut into 8 wedges.

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Bake 22-27 minutes , or until a cake tester comes out clean.

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Remove the baking sheet to a wire rack and cool for 10 minutes.

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Using a spatula , transfer the scones to the wire rack to cool.

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Recut into wedges , if necessary.

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Serve warm.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, old fashioned oats, dark brown sugar, baking powder, salt, unsalted butter, egg, milk, molasses, vanilla extract, apple, pitted dates