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Chocolate Chip Scones

Chocolate Chip Scones, rich and tender with butter and cream, are mildly sweet and very chocolaty. Easy to make, delicious with tea, or coffee, and addictively delicious for snacks.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 174kcal
Author: Stephanie Wilson

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons butter cold and diced
  • 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips heaping
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 heavy cream plus more for brushing the tops
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or lightly grease and set aside.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder until combined. Add the cubed butter, and cut into the flour mixture until it is unevenly crumbly. You can do this with a pastry cutter, 2 knives, or with a few pulses in a food processor.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream, egg, and vanilla. Add to the dry ingredients along with the mini chocolate chips. Mix to form a moist dough.
  • Transfer the dough to a floured surface and pat into an 8" circle. Or for mini scones, divide the dough in half and then form two 5" circles. Cut the circle or circles into 6 wedges and transfer carefully to the prepared baking sheet. Brush the dough with additional heavy cream and sprinkle heavily with sugar or coarse sugar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 14 to 18 minutes, or until the edges are beginning to turn golden brown. If the scones are large, it may take up to 20 to 22 minutes to bake.
  • Let the chocolate chip scones cool before icing, if desired, with instructions in the Notes section.

Notes

For the icing:

  • 1 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2-3 Tablespoons water or milk
  1. Once scones have cooled, stir the confectioner's sugar, vanilla and 2 Tablespoons of water or milk in a small bowl. Add additional water or milk until you get the desired consistency. I used 3-4 Tablespoons for a thick, but still drippy glaze.
  2. Ice the scones. Allow the icing to set. Serve.
  3. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 198mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g