Chocolate Chip Scones
Delightful chocolate chip scones with a tender, flaky texture, perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 scones 1x
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Cut in the cold, cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the heavy cream and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently just until it comes together.
- Cut the dough into wedges and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Let your scones cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Use cold butter for the best texture. These scones can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days or frozen for a month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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