Orange Cream Scones

Ok- who thought of these little beauties, I just want to know!!! (Well, scones in general- this amazing recipe was found in one of those collection cookbooks by Becki Black.) I love scones! I have been wanting to try them out for a few months now. Brilliant! Just as good, if not better then a muffin because it takes less time to make and then you don't even have to fill up all the cups. It was great! I was surprized how easy these were to mix up! They were delicious, too- loved the vanilla chips and orange zest! We thoroughly enjoyed them for breakfast with a tall glass of milk!

Orange Cream Scones
2 cups flour
3 T sugar
3 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp grated orange peal
1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
1/2 cup white vanilla chips
1-1/3 cups cream

Mix dry ingredients. Add cream all at once and mix until just moist. Knead 6 to 7 times until smooth. Divide dough into 2 (6 inch) rounds. Cut each unto 4 wedges. Place 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 for 10-13 minutes, or until light golden. Drizzle icing over warm scones and serve warm.

Orange Icing:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 to 3 T orange juice

Mix with beaters until fulling incorperated. Drizzle over scones.