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Chocolate Chunk Scones Recipe

Buttery, flaky scones studded with pools of melted chocolate — crisp golden outside, tender inside, and ready in under an hour.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 385

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter very cold and cubed
  • 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chunks
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream chilled
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream for brushing
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar for topping

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Pastry cutter or two dinner knives
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking tray
  • Parchment paper
  • Sharp chef's knife or bench scraper
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter to work the butter in until the largest pieces are the size of small peas.
  4. Gently fold in the chocolate chunks using a rubber spatula.
  5. In a separate small bowl, whisk the heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract until combined.
  6. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir just until a shaggy dough begins to form; do not overmix.
  7. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into a 1-inch thick circle.
  8. Use a sharp knife to cut the circle into 8 equal wedges, similar to a pizza.
  9. Place the wedges on the prepared baking tray, leaving at least 2 inches between each one.
  10. Brush the tops with the remaining tablespoon of heavy cream and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  11. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  12. Transfer to a wire rack to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.