Chocolate Chip Scones
Savor this tender, buttery Chocolate Chip Scones recipe, studded with melty chocolate chips. A cozy treat for breakfast, brunch, or a relaxing tea break.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter frozen
- 1/2 cup heavy cream plus more for brushing
- 1/2 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups mini chocolate chips
- Coarse sugar optional
- Confectioners’ sugar optional
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Grate the frozen butter and add it to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until it resembles pea-sized crumbs. Chill this mixture while preparing the wet ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients, add the chocolate chips, and stir until just moistened.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and shape into a ball. Flatten into an 8-inch disc and cut into 8 wedges.
- Place the scones on a plate, brush with heavy cream, and sprinkle with coarse sugar, if using. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the chilled scones on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 22-25 minutes, until golden brown. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, if using. Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 328kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 190mgFiber: 1g
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