There’s something about a fresh pan of scones coming out of the oven. They’re so irresistible and smell great! Try out these recipes next: homemade lemon, peach, and blueberry scones.
Homemade Chocolate Chip Scones
Let me tell you why homemade chocolate chip scones are an absolute delight. These babies are a labor of love and a breakfast game-changer. They’ve got a crispy outside and a melt-in-your-mouth inside that’s pure heaven. And let’s not forget the mini chocolate chips that create pockets of pure indulgence. Whether you have them fresh out of the oven or at room temperature, each bite will leave you wanting more. But here’s the real deal: making these scones yourself is where the magic happens. You mix together a few simple ingredients, cut in chilled butter, and carefully fold in those chocolate chips. Then you wait anxiously as they rise and turn that beautiful golden color in the oven. From there you’re rewarded with a tray of homemade goodness that showcases your baking skills! These scones are perfect for breakfast or as a snack, especially when paired with a hot cup of coffee or tea. So treat yourself and indulge in the deliciousness of homemade chocolate chip scones!
Ingredients for Chocolate Chip Scones
Let’s take a quick look at the ingredients that make these chocolate chip scones so darn tasty. We’ve got the trusty flour and butter holding it all together, the mini chocolate chips adding that irresistible chocolatey goodness, and a dash of vanilla extract to elevate the flavor. It’s a dream team of ingredients that guarantees a mouthwatering treat! Exact measurements can be found below in the recipe card.
All-Purpose Flour: This forms the base and structure of the scones. Granulated Sugar: Sweetens up the scones. Feel free to adjust the amount to taste. If you prefer less sweetness, you can swap the sugar out with honey or maple syrup. Baking Powder: It’s the secret behind those light and fluffy scones. It helps them rise to perfection. Salt: Balances out the flavors and enhances the overall taste of the scones. Chilled Unsalted Butter: This is what makes the scones moist, flavorful, and oh-so-flaky. Mini Chocolate Chips: These little morsels of chocolate goodness create delightful pockets of chocolate throughout the scones. If you don’t have mini chips, regular-sized chocolate chips or chopped-up chocolate bars also work as great alternatives. Chilled Heavy Cream: Adds richness, moisture, and tenderness to the chocolate chip scones. Large Egg: This helps bind the ingredients together, adds moisture, and makes the scones nice and rich. Vanilla Extract: Gives the scones a tasty warm flavor. Extra Chocolate Chips: These get melted down to create a chocolate drizzle. Vegetable Oil: This comes into play when making a delicious chocolate drizzle to top off your scones. If you prefer, you can skip the drizzle or use melted butter or coconut oil instead of vegetable oil.
How to Make Chocolate Chip Scones
Not only are these homemade chocolate chip scones surprisingly easy to whip up, they take less than 30 minutes from start to finish! It’s the perfect way to get your pastry fix without slaving all day in the kitchen.
Use Cold Ingredients: Use butter straight from the fridge or freezer and use chilled cream and egg to help keep the butter very cold while you work the dough together. Don’t Handle Too Much: The warmth from your hands will melt the butter, preventing the scones from having a nice flakey texture. Work quickly to knead the dough together to prevent the butter from warming up too much. Swap Out Chocolate Chips: The mini chocolate chips can be substituted with regular chocolate chips or even milk chocolate, if that’s what you prefer. You can also use white chocolate chips or even butterscotch chips to switch up the flavor if you’d like!
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