Chocolate Chip Scones Recipe

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Butter

• ½ cup cold unsalted butter, small diced

Wet Ingredients

• 1 cup + 1 tablespoon buttermilk
• ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Add-ins

• 1 ¼ cup mini chocolate chips

Topping

• 2 tablespoons coarse decorators sugar

Instructions

1. Line a sheet tray with parchment paper and set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
2. Using a pastry cutter, cut the cold unsalted butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
3. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together 1 cup of buttermilk, light brown sugar, and vanilla extract until the sugar is dissolved.
4. Pour the buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until almost combined, ensuring not to overmix.
5. Stir in the mini chocolate chips until combined. Gently knead the dough if necessary to fully incorporate the chocolate chips.
6. On a lightly floured clean work surface, form the dough into a ball, then flatten and roll it out into an 8-inch circle.
7. Cut the dough circle into 8 equal triangular pieces.
8. Arrange the triangles on the prepared sheet tray, placing them 2-3 inches apart. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to allow the dough to rest.
9. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
10. Brush the tops of the scones with the remaining 1 tablespoon of buttermilk, then sprinkle evenly with coarse decorators sugar.
11. Bake the scones for 20 minutes until they are golden brown on top and cooked through.
12. Let the scones cool slightly on the sheet tray before serving warm.

Notes

• Buttermilk is recommended for the best texture and flavor; do not substitute unless necessary.
• If you prefer, you can skip the decorators sugar topping or substitute it with a light glaze.
• For smaller scones, divide the dough into two discs and cut each into 8 triangles to yield 16 scones.
• These scones can be frozen either before or after baking; thaw before serving.
• Brushing the scones with buttermilk before baking helps achieve a beautiful golden brown color.