Chocolate Chip Scones
Chocolate Chip Scones are buttery, flaky scones filled with semi-sweet chocolate chips with a cream and turbinado sugar topping. And, the recipe is easy to follow, so there is no reason to be intimidated if you have always wanted to make a batch, but were not sure you could do it! And, they are a delicious breakfast treat, a lovely addition to your brunch menu, or a snack with coffee or tea.
Servings: 8 scones
Calories: 521kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, cold
- 2 ½ cups (312.5 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ cup (119 g) heavy whipping cream, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup (168 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Topping
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar
Instructions
- Set out a sheet of parchment paper. Using the fine edge of a grater, grate butter onto the parchment paper. Place it in the freezer while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
- Remove the grated butter from the freezer and, using a fork, incorporate it into dry ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, eggs, and vanilla.
- Add the wet ingredients and chocolate chips to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- On the lined baking sheet, shape the dough into a circle, about ¾-inch thick. Add a bit of flour to your hands to prevent sticking.
- Using a bench scraper or large knife, cut the dough into 6-8 wedges, gently separating the edges of each scone, creating a ½-inch space between each. (I cut it into 8 scones.)
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Using a pastry brush, brush each scone with heavy cream on all exposed sides.
- Sprinkle each scone with turbinado sugar.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let the scones cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1scone | Calories: 521kcal