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Chocolate Chip Scones Recipe

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These classic Chocolate Chip Scones are tender, buttery, and studded with rich chocolate chips. Perfect for breakfast or an indulgent snack, they have a crisp golden crust and a soft, flaky interior. Simple to make with just a few ingredients, these scones bake quickly to deliver comforting homemade goodness.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream, plus extra for brushing
  • 1 large egg

Add-ins

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. Cut in Butter: Add the cold butter pieces to the dry mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces.
  4. Add Chocolate Chips: Stir in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
  5. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and egg until smooth.
  6. Form the Dough: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix with a spatula until the dough just comes together. Avoid overmixing to keep the scones tender.
  7. Shape the Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into a circle about 8 inches in diameter and 1-inch thick.
  8. Cut Scones: Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to slice the circle into 8 equal wedges. Transfer the wedges to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  9. Brush with Cream: Lightly brush the tops of each scone with additional heavy cream to help them develop a golden brown color while baking.
  10. Bake: Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until the scones are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  11. Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the scones cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Use cold butter to achieve flaky, tender scones.
  • Do not overmix the dough; overworking can make scones tough.
  • You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate chips as preferred.
  • For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the wet ingredients.
  • Scones are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 1 month.

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