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Chocolate Chip Scones

The BEST homemade buttery and flakey scones loaded with mini chocolate chip morsels. An easy dessert recipe that's great for any occasion.
Prep Time: 14 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Valentina

Ingredients

  • 8 Tbsps unsalted butter divided
  • 2 1/3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp baking powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chip morsels
  • 2 Tbsp sugar coarse sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a 9x13 baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cube 7 Tbsp butter and freeze until needed. Set aside 1 Tbsp butter for the topping.
  • In a bowl, add the eggs, sugar, vanilla, and heavy whipping cream, whisk until combined.
  • Sift flour and baking powder into a bowl and add the frozen butter. Mix the mixture with a pastry cutter until crumbly.
  • Create a well in the dry ingredients and add the wet ingredients into, mix just until combined.
  • Add the chocoloate chips and carefully fold into the batter.
  • Shape the batter into an 8-inch dish and divide into 8 even sized scones. Transfer the scones onto the baking sheet.
  • Melt the reserved 1 Tbsp butter and with a pastry brush, brush the scones and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  • Bake for 16-18, or until the tops are golden.
  • Enjoy!