Orange Chocolate Chip Scones
Brighten up your breakfast table with these irresistible Orange Chocolate Chip Scones, a delightful combination of zesty citrus and rich, melty chocolate in every bite. Perfectly tender and buttery, these scones get their light texture from cold, cubed butter and just the right balance of heavy cream and egg. Fresh orange zest infuses the dough with a fragrant, sunny flavor, while semi-sweet chocolate chips add pockets of indulgence. Topped with a sprinkle of coarse sugar for a hint of crunch, these scones bake to a golden perfection in under 20 minutes. Whether served warm or at room temperature, they're an elegant treat to pair with your morning coffee or afternoon tea, making them a must-try recipe for any baking enthusiast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.333 cup granulated sugar
- 2.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
- 0.75 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 unit large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional, 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, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the orange zest and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a circle about 1 inch thick and 7 inches in diameter.
Using a sharp knife or dough scraper, cut the circle into 8 equal wedges.
Place the wedges on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
If desired, sprinkle the tops with coarse sugar for a bit of added crunch and sweetness.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and allow the scones to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your Orange Chocolate Chip Scones with a cup of tea or coffee!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2866 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 177.2 g | 227% | |
| Saturated Fat | 107.9 g | 540% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 564 mg | 188% | |
| Sodium | 2434 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 288.3 g | 105% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.4 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 82.3 g | ||
| Protein | 40.7 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 95 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 15.3 mg | 85% | |
| Potassium | 373 mg | 8% | |
*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.
