Chocolate Scones
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
These chocolate scones are my go to when I want something impressive but don't have all day in the kitchen. With just fifteen minutes of prep, you'll have bakery quality treats ready for the oven. The cocoa powder here is rich in antioxidants, making these scones a slightly more virtuous indulgence than your typical pastry. The beauty of this recipe is how forgiving it is, combining buttery, tender scones with melty chocolate chips that everyone loves. Whether you're hosting friends or just treating yourself to something special, these scones deliver that perfect balance of simplicity and elegance.
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Ingredients
- 473 mlall-purpose flour
- 237 mlcaster sugar
- 2 teaspoonsbaking powder
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- 237 mlcold unsalted butter
- 237 mlheavy cream
- 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
- 237 mlcocoa powder
- 710 mlchocolate chips
- 2eggs
- 237 mlicing sugar
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
Cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 4
Stir in cocoa powder and chocolate chips.
- 5
In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and heavy cream together with vanilla extract.
- 6
Pour egg mixture into dry ingredients; stir just until moist.
- 7
Drop dough by 1/4 cupfuls onto prepared baking sheet.
- 8
Bake for 15 minutes or until firm to the touch.
- 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.
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