Chocolate Chip Scones: 10 Simple Secrets for Perfect Crumb Recipe
These Chocolate Chip Scones are tender, flaky, and loaded with rich dark chocolate chips, perfect for a cozy breakfast or afternoon treat. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you’ll achieve a perfect crumb every time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Extra milk (for brushing tops)
- Light sprinkle sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Oven Preheat oven to 400°F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Step 3: Add Cold Butter Grate cold butter and cut into flour mixture until coarse crumbs form.
- Step 4: Add Chocolate Chips Stir in dark chocolate chips evenly.
- Step 5: Add Wet Ingredients Mix buttermilk and vanilla. Stir gently into flour mixture until just combined.
- Step 6: Shape the Dough Lightly knead, shape into 1½-inch thick circle, and cut into wedges.
- Step 7: Bake Brush tops with milk, sprinkle sugar, and bake 20–22 minutes until golden.
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