Chocolate Chip Scones
Chocolate Chip Scones are full of chocolate chips and just a hint of cinnamon and vanilla. These scones are perfect to have any time of the day! These are sure to bring a smile to your face as you curl up with a good book, finish off a work report, or just indulge in some fluffy afternoon television.
These rich and buttery homemade chocolate chip scones are slightly sweet, crumbly, and so easy to make.
I think one of my favorite things about making them homemade is that you can change up the ingredients to fit what your family loves. Add in some nuts, white chocolate chips instead of the chocolate, or do a mixture of.
These are some of our favorite brunch recipes that I think you will love are my Banana Apple Muffins, my White Chocolate Scones, and my Strawberry Lemon Muffins.
Ingredients
- all-purpose flour
- brown sugar
- baking powder
- coarse salt
- butter
- heavy whipping cream
- eggs
- vanilla extract
- chocolate chips
- ground cinnamon
- turbinado sugar
Instructions
At the bottom of the post, you will find complete instructions on how to make these.
Substitutions
- heavy whipping cream – you can use 1 cup of regular milk instead.
Variations
- Try using dried fruit or nuts instead of chocolate chips.
- Crumbled bacon can also play beautifully with the sweetness of the brown sugar dough.
- White chocolate chips instead of chocolate or a combination of.
Equipment
- Cookie sheet
- Parchment paper
- Pizza Cutter
- Grater
- Large bowl
- Whisk
- Fun plates and tea cups from Kitten D’Amour
Storage
Counter: Store them in an airtight container on the counter for up to three days.
Refrigerator: They will last for up to 5 days in the fridge as long as they were stored in an airtight container.
Top Tips
- When measuring your flour, make sure to do the scoop with a spoon and level with a knife method. You can also weigh the flour. You want it to weigh 250 grams.
- Make sure your baking powder hasn’t expired.
- Frozen butter is game changer.
- Chill the scones after you cut them for at least 30 minutes. It helps them hold their shape.
FAQ
Originating in the early 1500s, the origin of scones is often debated. Some say the original word is “Skone”, while others say it comes from the Dutch word ‘schoonbrot’ (beautiful bread). Still others argue that it comes from Stone of Destiny, where the Kings of Scotland were crowned.
It may be because you overmixed your dough. Just mix it until everything is combined.
Chocolate Chip Scones
Equipment
- Cookie sheet
- Parchment paper
- Pizza Cutter
- Grater
- Large bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour scooped with a spoon and leveled with a knife
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/2 cup FROZEN butter grated
- 1/2 cup COLD heavy whipping cream PLUS 1 Tablespoon
- 2 large COLD eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips or more to taste
- 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon optional
- 2 teaspoons turbinado sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
- Grate the butter into the dry mixture. Use your hands to ensure the butter is all covered with the dry mixture.
- Make a well in the center of the dry mixture and set aside.
- In a measuring cup, mix together the one cup heavy cream, egg and vanilla.
- Pour the wet mixture into the well in the dry mixture and use a fork to incorporate until just moistened.
- Add in the chocolate chips then fold out onto your parchment-lined cookie sheet.
- Form into a 10″ disc and use a pizza cutter to cut into segments. You can bake it like this or pull the segments apart for baking.
- Brush the scones with the additional tablespoon of heavy cream and (optional sprinkle with sugar) or you can make an egg wash then sprinkle the sugar.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes, until lightly golden and raised.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
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