Chocolate Scones

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

3. 3

   Cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4. 4

   Stir in cocoa powder and chocolate chips.

5. 5

   In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and heavy cream together with vanilla extract.

6. 6

   Pour egg mixture into dry ingredients; stir just until moist.

7. 7

   Drop dough by 1/4 cupfuls onto prepared baking sheet.

8. 8

   Bake for 15 minutes or until firm to the touch.

9. 9

   Let cool for 10 minutes; drizzle with icing sugar glaze.

   Tip: For the glaze, combine icing sugar with 2 tbsp water and 1 tsp cocoa powder.