Salted Chocolate Cream Scones

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°0C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

3. 3

   Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry blender or your fingertips to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

   Tip: Be gentle to avoid overworking the dough.

4. 4

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

5. 5

   Add the cocoa powder to the egg mixture and whisk until well combined.

6. 6

   Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture and stir until the dough comes together in a shaggy mass.

   Tip: Don't overmix!

7. 7

   Fold in the dark chocolate chips.

8. 8

   Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead it a few times until it comes together.

   Tip: Be gentle to avoid overworking the dough.

9. 9

   Pat the dough into a circle that is about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick.

10. 10

    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: Cut out scones that are about 2.5 inches (6 cm) in diameter.