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Chocolate Chip Scones

Chocolate Chip Scones
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Delight in these soft, buttery Chocolate Chip Scones with a tender crumb and bursts of melty chocolate. Perfectly sweetened and topped with a golden, flaky crust, these scones are ideal for breakfast, tea time, or a cozy snack any day of the week.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (115g) cold unsalted butter, cut into small chunks
  • 2/3 cup (160ml) heavy cream or buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 3/4 cup (135g) chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dry ingredients: Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl to ensure even distribution and a lighter texture.
  2. Cut in the cold butter: Add cold unsalted butter chunks. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces, key for flakiness.
  3. Add liquid ingredients and chocolate chips: Pour in heavy cream or buttermilk and vanilla extract, mixing gently until the dough just begins to come together. Fold in the chocolate chips evenly without overworking the dough.
  4. Shape the dough and cut the scones: On a lightly floured surface, pat the dough into a 1-inch thick circle. Cut into 8 equal wedges using a sharp knife or bench scraper, then place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Chill before baking: Refrigerate the scones for 15–20 minutes to keep the butter cold, ensuring a better rise and flaky texture during baking.
  6. Bake until golden and delicious: Brush tops with a little cream or milk for browning. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15–18 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Keep butter cold at all times for flaky texture.
  • Stir dough just until combined to avoid tough scones.
  • Chill dough before baking to maintain shape and improve texture.
  • Use quality chocolate chips for best flavor and melting.
  • Ovens vary, start checking scones a few minutes before baking time ends.

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Keywords: Chocolate Chip Scones, Breakfast Scones, Sweet Scones, Baking, Tea Time Snack

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