Chocolate Chip Scones (Printable)

Buttery scones studded with rich chocolate chips, ideal for a morning or afternoon delight.

# What goes in:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
06 - 2/3 cup heavy cream, plus extra for brushing
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

09 - 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl until well blended.
03 - Add cold cubed butter to flour mixture. Cut in with pastry cutter or fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - Whisk together heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until fully incorporated.
05 - Pour wet ingredients into dry mixture. Stir gently until just combined—do not overmix as this toughens scones.
06 - Fold chocolate chips into dough until evenly distributed.
07 - Turn dough onto lightly floured surface. Pat into a 7-inch circle, about 1 inch thick.
08 - Cut circle into 8 wedges. Arrange on prepared baking sheet, spacing slightly apart.
09 - Brush tops with extra heavy cream for golden color.
10 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
11 - Let scones cool on wire rack for at least 10 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These scones come together in under 30 minutes but taste like something from a proper British bakery
  • The heavy cream creates the most tender crumb youve ever experienced, no special skills required
02 -
  • Overworking the dough makes tough scones, so stop mixing the moment everything comes together
  • Cold ingredients are non-negotiable warm butter disappears into the flour instead of creating flaky layers
03 -
  • Freeze your butter for 15 minutes before starting if your kitchen runs warm
  • Use a light touch when patting out the dough, heavy pressing makes dense scones

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