Description
Delightful Chocolate Chip Scones bring British bakery charm straight to your kitchen. Buttery pastry studded with rich chocolate melts into golden crumbly perfection, promising a sweet morning companion you’ll savor with morning coffee or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Chip Scones
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (170 g) chocolate chips
- ½ cup (113 g or 1 stick) unsalted butter, grated and very cold or frozen
Sweeteners and Liquids:
- ⅓ cup (67 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml) buttermilk or heavy cream (plus more for brushing)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) milk or water
- 1 large egg
Dry and Seasoning Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) baking powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Optional Icing:
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder in a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly whisking to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Incorporate cold grated butter into the dry mixture using a pastry blender or fingertips, working until the texture resembles coarse, irregular crumbs.
- Whisk buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract in a separate container, creating a smooth liquid blend.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the flour mixture, gently folding in chocolate chips until the dough forms a cohesive, slightly sticky consistency.
- Dust a clean work surface with flour and carefully shape the dough into a circular disk approximately 8 inches wide and ¾ inch thick.
- Delicately brush the dough’s surface with additional buttermilk for enhanced golden coloration.
- Using a sharp knife, precisely slice the circular dough into 8 equal triangular wedges.
- Arrange the scone wedges on a parchment-lined baking sheet, maintaining slight separation between each piece.
- Refrigerate the scones for 20 minutes while simultaneously preheating the oven to 400°F.
- Bake the scones until they develop a rich, golden-brown exterior, approximately 20-25 minutes.
- Allow the scones to cool slightly, preserving their delicate texture.
- Optional: Create a smooth glaze by whisking powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, then drizzle elegantly over warm scones.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container, maintaining freshness for up to 3 days at room temperature.
Notes
- Ensure butter is cold and grated for the flakiest, most tender scones that practically melt in your mouth.
- Use a light touch when mixing to prevent tough, dense scones; overmixing develops gluten and creates a heavier texture.
- Chilling the dough before baking helps maintain the scones’ shape and creates a beautiful golden-brown exterior with crisp edges.
- For dietary variations, swap chocolate chips with dried fruits
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg