Description
These Triple Chocolate Scones combine a flaky pastry texture with fudgy brownie-like goodness, perfect for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- ½ cup premium dark cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon fine table salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, ice-cold and cubed
- ¾ cup real buttermilk, cold
- 1 large egg, cold
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup miniature chocolate chips
- ½ cup high-quality dark chocolate melting wafers or premium dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Unify the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl by whisking together flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Cut in the ice-cold cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the mini chocolate chips and chill the bowl in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
- Whisk together buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
- Create a well in the chilled flour mixture, then pour in the buttermilk blend, stirring gently until a soft dough forms.
- Chill the dough again for 15-20 minutes.
- Divide the dough into two portions and shape them into 6-inch circles on a lined baking sheet.
- Score each circle into 6 wedges with a knife.
- Chill the baking sheet again for 15-30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C).
- Bake the scones for 18 minutes until matte and set.
- Cool the scones on the pan for 5 minutes before slicing them into wedges.
- Microwave the dark chocolate melting wafers until fluid and drizzle over the cooled scones.
- Let the glaze sit undisturbed until set.
Notes
For best results, ensure all ingredients are cold to achieve the perfect scone texture. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: chocolate scones, baked goods, dessert, chocolate recipe, brunch