Description
Deliciously tender and buttery chocolate chip scones that are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup salted butter, cold, cut into small cubes
- 1/2 cup buttermilk or regular milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Add the cold butter to the flour mixture and break apart until the mixture resembles coarse sand.
- Pour in the buttermilk and vanilla extract, mix until a crumbly dough forms.
- Gently knead the dough until it forms a cohesive ball, careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Shape the dough into an 8-inch circle on the prepared sheet and cut into eight triangles.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until edges are golden brown.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Brush tops with melted butter after baking for a glossy finish. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg