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Preparation time: 15 minutes
Baking time: 15 minutes
Makes: 12 scones
Freezing: not recommended

Scones
2 cups flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup shortening, cold
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter, cold
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
Topping
1/2 cup chopped, salted peanuts
1/3 cup brown sugar

Heat oven to 425 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Combine flour, brown sugar, baking power and salt in a medium-sized bowl.

Cut in shortening and peanut butter until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add egg and milk, stirring with a fork to create a soft, slightly sticky dough. Knead gently and press dough into a ball. Place remaining brown sugar and peanuts on work surface. Press dough into mixture and shape into 3/4-inch thick round. Turn dough over and press into any remaining mixture. Cut into 12 triangles and place on prepared cookie sheet.

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden. Let cool on racks.