Description
Tender, rich chocolate scones loaded with cocoa and chunks of dark chocolate. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or pairing with coffee.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter
3/4 cup chocolate chunks or chips
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 tsp alcohol-free vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet.
Whisk together flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles crumbs.
Fold in chocolate chunks.
Stir in cream and vanilla until just combined.
Turn onto floured surface and shape into a circle, about 1 inch thick.
Cut into 8 wedges and place on baking sheet.
Brush tops with cream and bake for 20–22 minutes.
Cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use quality chocolate chunks for best results.
Dough can be frozen unbaked for later use.
Serve warm with cream or fresh fruit.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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