Description
Indulge in these delicious Chocolate Chip Scones that are perfect for breakfast or as a snack. These tender scones are studded with semisweet chocolate chips, making them a sweet treat to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 2/3 cup heavy cream, plus more for brushing
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional:
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- Coarse sugar for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream, egg, and vanilla. Combine the wet and dry ingredients, then fold in the chocolate chips.
- Shape and Bake: Shape the dough into a circle, cut into wedges, and place on the baking sheet. Brush with cream, sprinkle with sugar, and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding orange zest or a drizzle of chocolate glaze.
- Scones are best enjoyed the same day but can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
