Chocolate Caramel Scones (Lower Calorie!) Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups flour, plus more for kneading
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup International Delight Chocolate Caramel Creamer
- caramel ice cream topping, for drizzling
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 70g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 299 | |
| Calories from Fat 78 | 26% |
| Total Fat 8.66g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat 5.24g | 21% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium 491mg | 20% |
| Potassium 143mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 48.65g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.9g | 6% |
| Sugars 18.71g | 12% |
| Protein 5.91g | 9% |
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