Chocolate Chip Scones

Ahhh yes — Chocolate Chip Scones 🍫🥐 — tender, buttery, slightly sweet, and studded with melty chocolate chips. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an indulgent snack with coffee or tea.

Here’s a classic, foolproof recipe:

Ingredients (makes 8–10 scones)

2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
½ cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
¾ cup heavy cream (plus extra for brushing)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional: 1 egg (for an egg wash for a glossy finish)

Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat oven

Preheat to 400°F / 200°C.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2️⃣ Mix dry ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

3️⃣ Cut in butter

Add cold butter cubes and use a pastry cutter, fork, or fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4️⃣ Add chocolate chips

Stir in chocolate chips evenly.

5️⃣ Combine wet ingredients

In a small bowl, mix heavy cream and vanilla extract.
Pour over the flour mixture and stir gently until dough just comes together. Do not overmix.

6️⃣ Shape scones

Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Pat into a circle ~8 inches wide and about 1 inch thick.
Cut into 8 wedges (like a pizza) and place on prepared baking sheet.

7️⃣ Optional: egg wash

Brush tops lightly with cream or egg wash for a golden finish.

8️⃣ Bake

Bake 18–22 minutes, until lightly golden and firm to the touch.
Cool slightly before serving.

Tips for Perfect Chocolate Chip Scones

Keep butter cold: ensures tender, flaky layers.
Don’t overmix dough: scones are best when soft, not tough.
Add-ins: try mini chocolate chips, white chocolate, or a handful of nuts.
Glaze option: drizzle with a simple icing of powdered sugar + milk for extra sweetness.

If you want, I can give a “Super Fluffy, Bakery-Style Chocolate Chip Scones” version that’s ultra-tender and perfectly light inside, just like those from a coffee shop.