Description
These Chocolate Chip Scones offer a delightful blend of flaky texture, buttery richness, and gooey chocolate sweetness. Perfectly tender and easy to make, they are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy snack. This recipe brings simple ingredients together for an irresistible treat that can be customized to suit your taste and dietary preferences.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (or gluten-free baking blend for gluten-free version)
- 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Cold Unsalted Butter, cut into cubes
- 3/4 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 large Egg (optional, for egg wash)
Add-ins
- 3/4 cup Chocolate Chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt until well combined. This ensures even distribution of the leavening and sweetness.
- Cut in the Butter: Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter, two knives, or your fingertips to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter throughout.
- Stir in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the chocolate chips into the butter-flour mixture to evenly distribute the sweet pockets in every bite.
- Add Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the heavy cream and vanilla extract. Pour this liquid mixture into the dry ingredients and stir just until a shaggy dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep the scones tender.
- Shape the Dough: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat it into a circle about 1 inch thick. Cut the circle into 8 equal wedges, like slicing a pie.
- Bake the Scones: Place the wedges on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Optionally, brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden finish. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15-18 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
Notes
- Keep ingredients cold to create flaky layers by refrigerating butter and cream before use.
- Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough, dense scones; stir just until combined.
- Use quality chocolate chips for better melting and flavor.
- Handle the dough gently when shaping to maintain crumbly texture.
- Use an egg wash for a shiny, golden finish on the scones.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with plant-based butter and heavy cream with non-dairy milk or cream alternatives.
- Store leftover scones in an airtight container at room temperature up to 2 days or freeze up to 3 months.
- Reheat scones in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes or microwave briefly to refresh softness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg