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Cantaloupe Scones

Makes 16

2 cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons cold salted butter, cubed
1 cup chopped dried cantaloupe*
¾ cup plus 1 tablespoon cold heavy whipping cream, divided
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

• Preheat oven to 350°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, ⅓ cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Using a pastry blender or 2 forks, cut butter into flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add cantaloupe, stirring to combine.

• In a liquid-measuring cup, whisk together

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