Mint Chocolate Scones
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
These mint chocolate scones have become my go to treat when I want something special without spending hours in the kitchen. Fresh mint is wonderful because it's packed with antioxidants and aids digestion, making these scones feel a bit more virtuous than your typical indulgence. The best part? They come together in just 20 minutes of prep, and you'll have warm, bakery quality scones cooling on your rack within an hour. Dark chocolate chips add richness while the bright mint keeps everything from feeling too heavy. Whether you're baking for guests or simply treating yourself on a quiet afternoon, this recipe proves that impressive homemade pastries don't have to be complicated or time consuming.
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Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 12 gbaking powder
- 6 gsalt
- 120 gunsalted butter
- 200 gdark chocolate chips
- 20 gfresh mint leaves
- 2large eggs
- 120 mlmilk
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to sift the dry ingredients for an even texture.
- 3
Add the cold butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry blender or your fingertips to work the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Tip: Don't overwork the mixture, or the scones will be tough.
- 4
Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval until smooth.
Tip: Be careful not to burn the chocolate.
- 5
Stir the melted chocolate into the dry ingredients until just combined.
Tip: The mixture should still be slightly crumbly.
- 6
Add the fresh mint leaves and stir until just combined.
- 7
In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well combined.
- 8
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. The mixture should still be slightly crumbly.
- 9
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead it a few times until it comes together.
Tip: Don't overwork the dough, or the scones will be tough.
- 10
Pat the dough into a circle that is about 2.5 cm thick.
- 11
Use a biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out scones. Gather the scraps, re-form the dough, and cut out additional scones.
Tip: You should be able to get about 6 scones.
- 12
Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2.5 cm of space between each scone.
- 13
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown.
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