Chocolate Chip Scones

Soft, buttery, and packed with chocolatey goodness, these Chocolate Chip Scones are a classic treat done right. I like to use mini chocolate chips so they melt evenly throughout the dough, giving you little pockets of chocolate in every bite. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack, these scones have a tender crumb and just the right amount of sweetness to keep you coming back for more.

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Chocolate Chip Scones Recipe

Prep: 10 min | Bake: 15 min min | Total: 30 min

Yields 8 servings

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Ingredients

Scones

• 2 cups all purpose flour

• 4 tablespoons granulated sugar

• 1 tablespoon baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoons salt

• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold & grated

• 1 cup whole milk

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, for brushing

• Coarse granulated sugar, for sprinkling

Glaze

• 1 cup Powdered sugar

• 2-3 tablespoons Whole milk

• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Preheat & Prep
   Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients
   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.

3. Cut in the Butter
   Add the cold, grated butter and work it into the flour until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs. This keeps the scones tender and flaky.

4. Add Chocolate Chips
   Gently fold in chocolate chips.

5. Add Milk & Form Dough
   Pour in the milk and stir just until the dough comes together. The dough should be slightly shaggy.

6. Shape & Chill
   Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into a long rectangle or a circle about 1 inch thick. Cut into 8 wedges or squares and place on the prepared baking sheet.
   Chill in the freezer for 20 minutes to firm the butter for flakier scones. You can leave them longer if needed.

7. Top & Bake
   Melt the 3 tablespoons of butter and brush over the tops. Sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake for 15 minutes, until lightly golden and set. Let cool slightly before glazing.

8. Glaze
   Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Drizzle over slightly warm scones and let set before serving.

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