Salted Chocolate Scones

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

3. 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.

4. 4

   In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and large egg until well combined.

5. 5

   Add the chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and flaky sea salt to the cream mixture and whisk until smooth.

6. 6

   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until the dough comes together in a shaggy mass.

7. 7

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

8. 8

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

9. 9

   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.

10. 10

    Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2.5 cm (1 inch) of space between each scone.

11. 11

    Brush the tops of the scones with a little extra heavy cream and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.

12. 12

    Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown.