This is one of my favorite recipes. I love scones but adding chocolate makes it all the better. You can use a food processor rather than the pastry tool; it makes it go a little quicker. These are light, not too sweet – and the chocolate melts in your mouth.
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Chocolate Chip Scones
Servings 8
Calories 448 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 c. all-purpose flour
- 1/3 c. packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 c. cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2" pieces
- 3/4 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 c. buttermilk Use buttermilk only (do not substitute.)
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 T. milk
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a bowl, stir together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. With a pastry blender or two knives, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in chocolate chips. Make a well in the center and add buttermilk, egg, and vanilla. Stir just until combined, taking care to not overmix.
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Transfer dough to a lightly floured work surface and knead 5 or 6 times. Pat into an 8'' circle and cut into 8 wedges. Transfer to prepared baking sheet, about 1-1/2'' apart. Brush each wedge of dough lightly with milk. Then bake until scones are golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool on pan for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
