Delicious Chocolate Chip Scones Recipe
These classic Chocolate Chip Scones are tender, buttery, and studded with rich chocolate chips. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, they have a flaky crumb and a delightful balance of buttery flavor and chocolatey richness. Made with simple ingredients and baked to golden perfection, these scones are easy to prepare and sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 8 scones 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup heavy cream, plus extra for brushing
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Cut in Butter: Add the cold butter pieces to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits. This helps create a flaky texture.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Stir the chocolate chips gently into the crumb mixture, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and egg. Pour this wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overwork the dough to keep the scones tender.
- Shape the Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead it a few times to bring it together, then pat it into a 7-inch round disk about 3/4 inch thick.
- Cut Scones: Using a sharp knife or bench scraper, cut the disk into 8 equal triangular wedges.
- Prepare for Baking: Transfer the wedges onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Brush the tops lightly with a little heavy cream to promote browning.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the scones to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature, perfect with butter or jam.
Notes
- Use cold butter and don’t overmix the dough to achieve a flaky texture.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute cream with coconut cream and butter with a plant-based alternative.
- Chocolate chips can be swapped out for dried fruit or nuts if preferred.
- Scones are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- You can reheat scones in a toaster oven to regain freshness.
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