Apricot Chip Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 425F (220C).
2. 2
   In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
3. 3
   Pulse for 5 seconds.
4. 4
   Add butter and pulse using on/off motion until mixture resembles coarse meal.
5. 5
   Add buttermilk and pulse just until the dough forms a ball.
6. 6
   Stir in apricots and chocolate chips.
7. 7
   Scooping dough with rounded 1/4-cup (50 mL) ice cream scoop or measuring cup, place balls of dough on prepared baking sheets, about 3 inches (5 cm) apart.
8. 8
   Topping: In a small bowl, mix together sugar and cinnamon.
9. 9
   Brush tops of scones with cream and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar topping.
10. 10
    Bake in preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until crusty and golden brown.
11. 11
    Transfer scones to a rack to cool.
12. 12
    Dust lightly with confectioners sugar before serving.