These chocolate scones are scrumptious, buttery pastries packed with rich, melty cocoa goodness, perfect for breakfast, tea, or any time you need a chocolate fix.
Got a chocolate craving that simply scones’t stop? Dive fork-first into this heavenly chocolate scone recipe that will make your taste buds do a happy dance! Every detail, every tip, right at your fingertips—let’s get baking, because these aren’t your grandma’s scones (unless she was a chocolate wizard).
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Chocolate Scones: Bliss in Every Bite
- Cooking Method: Baking
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 15-18 minutes
- Cuisine Type: Dessert, Bakery
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Turbinado sugar (optional, for sprinkling)
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Add cold cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in heavy cream and vanilla extract until just combined. Don’t overmix, or your scones might throw a tantrum and turn out tough.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed. Chocolate galore is always a good idea.
- Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into a 1-inch-thick round. You can pretend it’s a delicious flying saucer.
- Cut the round into 8 wedges (like slicing a pizza but with more chocolatey goodness).
- Place the wedges onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them out for some alone time to rise and shine.
- Beat the egg and brush the tops of the scones. Sprinkle with turbinado sugar for some sweet sparkle if desired.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the scones are set and the tops are slightly cracked. Resist the urge to dive in headfirst.
- Cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before serving. Warm scones are like warm hugs.
Suggestions
- Substitute white chocolate chips or peanut butter chips if you’re feeling adventurous. Variety is the spice of life!
- Drizzle with melted chocolate or a simple glaze for extra indulgence. Because who’s counting calories?
- If you don’t have heavy cream, use milk or a mix of milk and yogurt for a similar texture.
- Pair with clotted cream, whipped cream, or fresh berries. Because why not?
- For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of instant espresso powder to the dry ingredients. Mocha magic!