A Healthful Holiday

Sugar-free Almond Scones

Makes 12

Replacing granulated sugar with a diabetic-friendly alternative allows guests to enjoy these delightful scones that pay homage to classic almond sugar cookies.

2½ cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup granulated sugar substitute*
2½ teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
¼ cup toasted sliced almonds
½ cup whole milk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten, divided
1¼ teaspoons ginger paste
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ teaspoon almond extract
12 whole blanched almonds

• Preheat oven to 375°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar substitute, baking powder, and salt. Using a pastry blender or 2 forks, cut butter into flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Gently stir in sliced almonds until incorporated.

• In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, 1 egg, ginger paste, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Add milk mixture to flour mixture, stirring until a dough begins to form. Working gently, bring mixture together with hands until a dough forms.

• Turn out dough onto