Chocolate Chip Scones | The Best Chocolate Chip Scone Recipe
If you love buttery, flaky scones with just the right amount of chocolate, these Chocolate Chip Scones will be your new favorite treat.
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Servings: 8 scones
Calories: 385kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups All Purpose Flour
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 tbsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Add Two tbsp for brushing the tops
- 1 Egg
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 3/4 cup Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Mix the Dry Ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the Butter. Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the Wet Ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until the dough just comes together.
- Fold in the Chocolate Chips. Gently fold in the chocolate chips, being careful not to overwork the dough.
- Shape and Cut the Dough. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into a 1-inch thick circle. Cut into 8 wedges and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill the Dough (Optional but recommended). For flakier scones, chill the shaped scones in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before baking.
- Bake to Perfection. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Brush the tops of the scones with a little extra heavy cream for a golden finish. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown.
- Cool and Serve. Let the scones cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them warm with butter, jam, or an extra drizzle of chocolate.
Nutrition
Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 23g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g