Chocolate Scones Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/4 cup sugar

• 1 tbsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (cut into small cubes)

• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

• 3/4 cup heavy cream (or whole milk)

• 1 large egg

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Extra chocolate chips

• 1 tbsp sugar (for sprinkling)

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

2. Mix dry ingredients

In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

3. Add butter

Rub the cold butter into the flour mixture using your fingers or a pastry cutter until it looks like coarse crumbs.

4. Add chocolate chips

Stir in the chocolate chips.

5. Mix wet ingredients

In another bowl whisk together the cream, egg, and vanilla.

6. Form the dough

Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix gently until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.

7. Shape the scones

Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface, shape into a 1-inch thick circle, and cut into 8 triangles.

8. Bake

Place on the baking tray, sprinkle sugar or extra chocolate chips on top, and bake for 15–18 minutes until golden.

9. Cool slightly and serve

Enjoy warm with butter, cream, or a drizzle of melted chocolate.