Description
Learn how to make Heavenly Chocolate Chip Scones, a delicious recipe perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. These scones have a tender crumb and are packed with semi-sweet chocolate chips, offering a decadent twist on a classic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Extra heavy cream for brushing
- Additional granulated sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Add the chilled butter cubes to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and gently stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. With floured hands, gently pat the dough into a circle about 1-inch thick. Use a sharp knife or a pizza cutter to cut it into 8 wedges.
- Arrange the scones on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with extra heavy cream and sprinkle a bit of granulated sugar over each scone for a lovely crunch.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the scones cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can use dark or milk chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet.
- Ensure your butter is very cold for the best flaky texture.
- Do not overmix the dough; this can result in tough scones.
- Serve warm for the best experience, or at room temperature.
- Enjoy with clotted cream or jam for an extra treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg