Salted Chocolate Drop Scones
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
You've got to try these salted chocolate drop scones I've been making lately. They're honestly one of my favorite quick weeknight treats because they come together in just 45 minutes total, and the ingredient list is probably already sitting in your pantry. Dark chocolate is packed with antioxidants, so you can feel a little better about indulging in these warm, gooey bites. The best part is how simple they are to make with no fancy techniques required, just mix your dry ingredients, combine your wet ones, fold in the chocolate chips, and drop spoonfuls onto a baking sheet. That little pinch of salt really brings out the chocolate flavor in a way that makes each bite taste more indulgent than it actually is.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 150granulated sugar
- 10baking powder
- 5salt
- 115unsalted butter
- 100dark chocolate chips
- 2eggs
- 120milk
- 1½ mlvanilla extract
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: Make sure to grease your hands while handling the dough.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Use a whisk or a spoon to mix the dry ingredients.
- 3
Add the unsalted butter to the dry ingredients and mix until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
Tip: Use your fingers or a pastry blender to work the butter into the dry ingredients.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl while whisking.
- 5
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
Tip: Don't overmix the dough.
- 6
Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
Tip: Be gentle to avoid crushing the chocolate.
- 7
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.
- 8
Pat the dough into a circle that is about 2.5cm thick.
Tip: Use a rolling pin to help shape the dough.
- 9
Use a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out circles of dough.
Tip: Cut the dough into 4-6 circles, depending on how large you want your scones to be.
- 10
Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2.5cm of space between each scone.
Tip: Make sure to leave enough space for the scones to spread a bit.
- 11
Brush the tops of the scones with a little extra milk and sprinkle with salt.
Tip: Be gentle to avoid crushing the salt.
- 12
Bake the scones for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
Tip: Check the scones after 15 minutes to see if they are done.
- 13
Remove the scones from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
Tip: Don't skip this step, or the scones will be too hot to handle.
- 14
Transfer the scones to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: This will help the scones retain their shape.
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