Double Chocolate Scones

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Advanced
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Rich, tender scones loaded with mini chocolate chips and finished with a decadent chocolate drizzle
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Double Chocolate Scones

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 8 Calories: 628.5

Description

These Double Chocolate Scones are the ultimate indulgent treat for coffee lovers and dessert enthusiasts alike. Featuring a buttery, flaky dough studded generously with mini chocolate chips, each bite offers a perfect balance of sweetness and deep cocoa flavor. The recipe is simple yet elegant, relying on cold butter cut into the flour to create that classic scone texture&# 226;ÂÂcrumbly on the outside and tender within. Topped with a homemade drizzle of melted milk and white chocolate, they look as beautiful as they taste. Perfect for weekend brunches, holiday mornings, or an afternoon pick-me-up with a hot cup of tea or coffee, these scones bring bakery-quality comfort to your home kitchen.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 450ðF (230ðC).
  2. Grease a large baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  4. Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry blender, two knives, or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. In a separate small bowl, beat the eggs and milk together until smooth.
  6. Stir half of the mini chocolate chips (about 1/2 cup) into the dry ingredients.
  7. Pour the egg and milk mixture into the flour mixture. Gently stir with a fork or spatula just until the dough comes together; do not overmix.
  8. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat and shape it into an 8-inch round circle, about 1 inch thick.
  9. Transfer the dough circle to the prepared baking sheet. Lightly dust the top with flour.
  10. Using a sharp knife, score the top of the dough into 8 equal wedges, cutting all the way through to the bottom.
  11. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  12. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  13. While the scones cool, melt the remaining 1/4 cup of mini chocolate chips in a small heavy saucepan over very low heat, stirring frequently until smooth.
  14. If desired, melt white chocolate chips separately in another small saucepan over very low heat until smooth.
  15. Drizzle the melted chocolate(s) over the cooled scones before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 628.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21.1g33%
Saturated Fat 8.0g40%
Cholesterol 142.2mg48%
Sodium 1172.9mg49%
Total Carbohydrate 91.4g31%
Dietary Fiber 3.6g15%
Sugars 21.1g
Protein 15.6g32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chocolate, scones, breakfast, brunch, baking, dessert, chips, drizzle, easy, homemade, pastry, tea time, indulgent, comfort food, vegetarian
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