Chocolate Chip Scones – Deliciously moist, fluffy and tender vanilla scones stuffed full of chocolate chips, and drizzled with a sweet glaze!
Are you a fan of scones for breakfast, or snack? I absolutely love these Chocolate Chip Scones paired with my cup of tea in the mornings, and today I bring you the recipe!
Ingredients for Chocolate Chip Scones:
- plain/all-purpose flour
- caster/granulated sugar
- baking powder
- salt
- unsalted butter
- large egg
- heavy cream
- vanilla extract
- chocolate chips
For the glaze, you’ll need:
- icing/powdered sugar
- milk
These scones are incredibly moist, soft, and fluffy on the inside, and deliciously crispy on the outside. Stuff them with chocolate chips and you have yourself the perfect warm, indulgent scone for breakfast. Of course, you don’t have to use chocolate chips – you can use another sweet treat, or even your favourite berries!
For the glaze, I simply whisked together some icing sugar and milk to create a sweet drizzle for my scones.
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Chocolate Chip Scones
Deliciously moist, fluffy and tender vanilla scones stuffed full of chocolate chips, and drizzled with a sweet glaze!
Ingredients
For the Scones
- 2 cups (250g) plain/all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (100g) caster/granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup (175g) chocolate chips
For the Glaze
- 1 cup (125g) icing/powdered sugar
- 1 - 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
For the Scones
- Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. Line a baking tray with parchment paper or a silicone mat, and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the butter and, using a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingertips, work it into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. You may also use a food processor. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, cream, and vanilla until combined. Pour into the flour mixture and gently fold in until a soft dough is formed. Do not overmix.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and shape into an 8-inch round disc. Cut into 8 wedges, and transfer them to the prepared baking tray.
- Lightly brush each scone with heavy cream, then bake for 20 - 25 minutes or until lightly golden and cooked through. Allow to cool on the baking tray for 5 - 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool slightly whilst preparing the glaze.
For the Glaze
- Whisk together the icing sugar and milk until smooth and runny. Drizzle over warm or room temperature scones and enjoy!
Notes
Scones are best warm on the day they are made, but leftovers can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 2 days. They also freeze well for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8 sconesServing Size:
1 sconeAmount Per Serving: Calories: 505Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 274mgCarbohydrates: 76gFiber: 2gSugar: 50gProtein: 6g
Nutrition information isn’t always accurate.
Demeter | Beaming Baker
Thursday 23rd of March 2017
Having one of these scones with a big cup of tea sounds incredible! Although, scratch that, we'd better make it three scones, just to be safe. ;) Love that beautiful glaze on top! Pinned! :) xo
Marsha
Thursday 23rd of March 2017
Haha, three sounds about right with a cuppa ;) Thanks, Demeter! xo
Lizzie
Tuesday 21st of March 2017
I'd never thought of chocolate chip scones before, but these look yummy. Shame I've given up chocolate for lent!
Katrin
Tuesday 21st of March 2017
Look at these scones! I want to take bite right now!!!
Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours
Tuesday 21st of March 2017
Sounds like a yummy alternative to traditional fruit or cheese scones (here in The UK). Would never have thought to add chocolate chips. A delicious sweet breakfast, a great start to the day.
Marsha
Tuesday 21st of March 2017
I'm from the UK, too! American scones are sweeter and I prefer making them, although I do love a good British scone with some cream :)
Emma @ Supper in the Suburbs
Tuesday 21st of March 2017
I know it sounds silly but I love that scones are triangular in the US :P that always blows my mind! I can't say I've ever had chocolate scones either. Will have to give these a try!
Marsha
Tuesday 21st of March 2017
I know, right? More fascinating than our British ones LOL American scones tend to be more sweet than savoury, too!