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These homemade scones combine the classic flavors of peanut butter and chocolate in a tender, flaky pastry. The dough is enriched with creamy peanut butter and studded with chopped peanuts, while a layer of bittersweet chocolate adds a decadent touch. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack, they are best enjoyed warm from the oven.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Scones
Description
These homemade scones combine the classic flavors of peanut butter and chocolate in a tender, flaky pastry. The dough is enriched with creamy peanut butter and studded with chopped peanuts, while a layer of bittersweet chocolate adds a decadent touch. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack, they are best enjoyed warm from the oven.Ingredients
Directions
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Approx.
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Cook Time: 0:17 Break chocolate into 8 equal pieces.
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Preheat oven to 375F (191C).
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In a large bowl, stir together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
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Cut the butter into 1/2-inch cubes and distribute them over the flour mixture.
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With a pastry blender or two knives used scissors fashion,
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cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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In a small bowl,
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stir together the peanut butter mixture to the flour mixture and
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knead until combined.
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Knead in the peanuts.
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Pat the dough out into a 1/2-inch thickness on a cutting board.
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Using a floured 2-1/2 in.
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to 3-in.
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diameter crinkled round biscuit cutter, cut out rounds from the dough.
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Gather the scraps together and repeat until all the dough is used and there are 16 round.
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Place 8 of the rounds on an ungreased baking sheet.
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Top each round with a piece of the chocolate and one of the remaining circles of dough.
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Press the edges gently to seal.
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Bake for 17-19 minutes, or until lightly browned.
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Remove the baking sheet to a wire rack and cool 5 minutes.
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Using a spatula, transfer the scones to the wire rack to cool.
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Serve warm or cool completely and store in an airtight container.
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VARIATION (Randy's Preference):
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Make the dough as above, omitting bittersweet chocolate, substituting 1/2 c.
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unsalted peanuts for the chopped peanuts and kneading in 3/4 c.
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semisweet chocolate chips at the same time.
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Put the dough into a 9-inch diameter circle on a baking sheet.
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With a serrated knife, cut into 8 wedges.
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Bake 20-22 minutes, or until a cake tested or toothpick inserted into the center of a scone comes out clean.
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Cool as above and recut into wedges, if necessary
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1353.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 64.7g100%
- Saturated Fat 21.9g110%
- Cholesterol 125.8mg42%
- Sodium 1987.0mg83%
- Total Carbohydrate 160.6g54%
- Dietary Fiber 13.4g54%
- Sugars 54.4g
- Protein 37.1g75%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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