Chocolate Chip Scones Recipe
These sweet chocolate chip scones have fantastic flavor and texture. Each bite is chock-full of chocolate chips and chopped pecans! Make this recipe for chocolate chip scones and delight your family!
Ingredients
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 4 ½ tsp baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 10 tbsp unsalted chilled butter, diced
- ¾ cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
- ⅔ cup finely chopped pecans
- 1 ⅛ cups heavy cream, (9 ounces)
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Optional Topping
- 2 tbsp heavy cream (optional)
- Demerara sugar (optional), for sprinkling
Recommended Equipment
- Pastry brush optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the granulated sugar with the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the diced chilled butter and work it into the dry mixture with your fingers or a pastry cutter. Stir in the chocolate chips and pecans.1/2 cup granulated sugar | 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour | 4 1/2 tsp baking powder | 1/8 teaspoon salt | 10 tbsp unsalted chilled butter, diced | 3/4 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips | 2/3 cup finely chopped pecans
- Combine the cream and vanilla and drizzle it over the dry mixture. Stir just until the dough is moistened.1 1/8 cups heavy cream | 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it a few times, until a soft dough has formed.
- Pat the dough out into a large circle or rectangle and cut out or slice to make the scones. Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
- If desired, brush the scones with cream and sprinkle with demerara sugar.2 tbsp heavy cream (optional) | Demerara sugar (optional)
- Bake the scones in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, until golden brown on the edges and bottoms.
Cold butter is essential for flaky scones. If your kitchen is warm, pop the dough in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes before baking.
This recipe was tested with scones patted to about ¾-inch thickness, yielding 18 scones. Use a smaller cutter for more scones.
Nutrition
Calories: 271kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 161mgPotassium: 97mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 419IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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