Description
Start your day with these irresistible Chocolate Chip Scones that blend buttery goodness with gooey chocolate. Perfect for brunch or afternoon tea, each scone offers a delightful crunch and a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Easy to make and customizable with your favorite add-ins, these scones are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in milk and vanilla extract until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface, pat into a circle about 1-inch thick, and cut into wedges.
- Place on the baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: For added flavor, mix in nuts or dried fruits. Substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a healthier option.