Easy Chocolate Chip Scones
Start your morning on a sweet note with these Easy Chocolate Chip Scones—perfectly flaky, buttery, and studded with rich semi-sweet chocolate chips in every bite. This simple recipe comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time, making it a go-to for beginners and seasoned bakers alike. The secret to their irresistibly tender texture lies in using cold, cubed butter and heavy cream, while a touch of vanilla adds a hint of warmth to the dough. Brushed with cream before baking, these golden-brown delights are as stunning as they are delicious. Whether served warm with a cup of coffee or as an afternoon treat, these scones are sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.333 cup Granulated sugar
- 2.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 0.75 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream, plus extra for brushing
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 Egg
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Gently fold the chocolate chips into the mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and egg until combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon or spatula until the dough just comes together. Avoid overmixing.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a few times to bring it together. Pat it into a 1-inch thick round disk.
Cut the disk into 8 equal wedges and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
Brush the tops of the scones with a bit of heavy cream to help them brown beautifully in the oven.
Bake the scones in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
Allow the scones to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool slightly.
Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3094 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 183.5 g | 235% | |
| Saturated Fat | 112.1 g | 560% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 620 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 1871 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 344.4 g | 125% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 139.1 g | ||
| Protein | 42.6 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 164 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 15.1 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 420 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
