Tender buttery chocolate chip scones (Printable)

Tender, buttery scones filled with rich chocolate chips, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.

# What goes in:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
07 - 2/3 cup heavy cream, plus more for brushing
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

10 - 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
03 - Add cold cubed butter. Using a pastry cutter or fingertips, work butter into dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together cream, egg, and vanilla extract.
05 - Pour wet ingredients into dry mixture. Stir gently with a fork until just combined; do not overmix.
06 - Fold in chocolate chips.
07 - Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and gently knead 2-3 times until it comes together. Pat into a 7-inch circle, about 1-inch thick.
08 - Cut into 8 wedges and arrange on prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each scone.
09 - Brush tops with extra cream for shine.
10 - Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool slightly before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They come together faster than it takes to argue about where to go for brunch
  • The dough is forgiving in a way that makes you feel like you actually know what youre doing
02 -
  • If your butter starts to feel soft while you are working it in, pop the whole bowl in the freezer for five minutes
  • The dough should look barely held together before baking, not smooth and cohesive like cookie dough
03 -
  • Grate your frozen butter on a box grater if you want the flakiest layers you have ever achieved
  • Touch the dough as little as possible with warm hands

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