Nut-Free Chocolate Scones
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of these Nut-Free Chocolate Scones, a perfect treat for chocolate lovers who need to avoid nuts! These bakery-style scones combine velvety cocoa powder, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and a hint of vanilla for a perfectly balanced chocolate experience. The buttery dough is lightly brushed with milk and sprinkled with coarse sugar for a golden, lightly textured finish. Easy to prepare and ready in just 40 minutes, these scones are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon coffee break. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or slightly cooled, they’re a nut-free delight that everyone can savor. Keywords: nut-free chocolate scones, nut-free dessert, easy scone recipe, chocolate breakfast treats.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup cold unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons milk (for brushing)
- 2 tablespoons coarse sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Cut the cold butter into small cubes and add them to the dry ingredients.
Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour mixture until the result resembles coarse crumbs.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix together until just combined.
Fold in the chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into an 8-inch circle about 1 inch thick.
Using a sharp knife, cut the circle into 8 wedges.
Place the wedges onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece.
Brush the tops of the scones with milk and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the scones are firm to the touch and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from oven and allow to cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3309 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 160.8 g | 206% | |
| Saturated Fat | 97.5 g | 488% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 468 mg | 156% | |
| Sodium | 2560 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 485.6 g | 177% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 57.9 g | 207% | |
| Total Sugars | 208.0 g | ||
| Protein | 71.3 g | 143% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 540 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 34.3 mg | 191% | |
| Potassium | 2517 mg | 54% | |
*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.
