Oatmeal Apple Scone Drops

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 400F.
2. 2
   Lightly grease baking sheets; set aside.
3. 3
   Combine oats, flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in bowl; stir until well mixed.
4. 4
   Cut in butter with pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
5. 5
   Stir in all remaining scone ingredients until well mixed.
6. 6
   Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls, 2 inches apart, onto prepared baking sheets.
7. 7
   Slightly flatten each mound.
8. 8
   Sprinkle with brown sugar, if desired.
9. 9
   Bake 12-15 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
10. 10
    Remove to cooling racks.
11. 11
    Combine powdered sugar and enough water for desired drizzling consistency in bowl; drizzle over warm scones.
12. 12
    Serve warm.
13. 13
    *Substitute 2 teaspoons vinegar or lemon juice and enough milk to equal 3/4 cup.
14. 14
    Let stand 5 minutes.