{"id":52706,"date":"2020-09-25T06:00:26","date_gmt":"2020-09-25T10:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asweetlife.org\/?p=52706"},"modified":"2020-09-24T08:34:32","modified_gmt":"2020-09-24T12:34:32","slug":"cherry-dark-chocolate-low-carb-scones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asweetlife.org\/?p=52706","title":{"rendered":"Cherry Dark Chocolate Low Carb Scones"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Delicious low carb scones with chopped cherries and dark chocolate. Keeping the cherries to \u00bd cup means you can enjoy the flavor without worrying too much about your blood sugar! 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Stir in the eggs, cream, and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined. Stir in the chopped cherries and the chocolate.\r\n          <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"instruction \" itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\">\n          Roll the mixture into 2 inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet. Press down to about 1 inch thick. You should get about 12 scones.\r\n          <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"instruction \" itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\">\n          Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until nicely browned and just firm to the touch. 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