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Chocolate chip scones are perfect for dipping or dunking for breakfast or for dessert!
They are flaky and buttery with lots of chocolate chips in every bite!
A Breakfast Favorite
Scones are a perfect breakfast filled with blueberries, cranberries or even cheddar!
- This version is sweet and chocolaty while being light and flaky!
- They are great to make ahead and freeze well either before or after baking.
- Brush them with a simple glaze before serving for an extra touch of sweetness.
- Eat them warm with honey butter, pumpkin butter, or some decadent whipped strawberry butter.
Ingredients
FLOUR MIXTURE The dough for this recipe is a bit like biscuits but it contains egg. We use all purpose flour with a bit of baking powder (and sugar).
BUTTER Ensure you use cold unsalted butter. The key is in the process of cutting in the butter with the flour to create the perfect ‘crumb’ which creates flaky layers. But, don’t worry, it’s easy!
CHOCOLATE CHIPS Mini chocolate chips ensure chocolate in every bite. We prefer semi-sweet in this recipe.
GLAZE Topped with a white glaze made from cream and powdered sugar, mini chocolate chip scones are the perfect breakfast pastry, brunch-time tea pastry, or pick me up in the afternoon!
How to Make Chocolate Chip Scones
Scones come together so easily, for a quick and easy snack or continental breakfast.
- Combine dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter, cut butter into the dough until it is just smaller than peas.
- In another bowl, whisk cream, eggs, & vanilla. Add wet mixture to the dry, stirring until just mixed.
- On a lightly floured surface, turn dough & knead until it’s shaped into an 8” round; cut into 8 equal pieces.
- Bake until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack before coating with glaze.
When kneading the dough, work quickly as you don’t want the dough to get too warm.
Tips for Perfect Scones
- The butter will perform better if it’s cut into very small cubes and blended into the flour mixture cold.
- Avoid overhandling the dough once it’s in the shaping step because the warmth of your hands will melt the butter and condense the dough. You want a light, airy scone that has plenty of air pockets.
- Freeze scones before baking if desired. Bake from frozen for 18-22 minutes.
Did you love these Mini Chocolate Chip Scones? Be sure to leave a rating and a comment below!
Mini Chocolate Chip Scones
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup cold butter
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Glaze
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F
- Combine dry ingredients in a bowl and using a pastry cutter, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in chocolate chips and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine heavy cream, eggs, & vanilla. Add the egg mixture to the dry ingredients and stir just until it holds together. (if it’s dry you can add a little bit of additional milk.)
- On a lightly floured surface, knead dough by folding and gently pressing dough for 10 to 12 strokes until nearly smooth. Pat or lightly roll dough into an 8-inch circle and cut into 8 wedges.
- Bake for 20-23 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove scones from baking sheet. Let slightly cool and top with glaze.
Glaze
- Stir together powdered sugar and heavy cream.
- Pour the glaze over each scone and smooth with a pastry brush, let glaze on scones set on a wire rack.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Breakfast, Dessert
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This original version of this recipe was found at King Arthur Flour!
Rather than cubing the butter, why not use the big box grater side, and you’d have lovely chards of butter throughout.
I have never tried but that sounds like a fun idea. I would love to hear how they turn out for you.
Awesome scones. Instead of heavy cream I used hazelnut coffee creamer. Will definitely make them again. Thanks for sharing.
All of your recipes are to die for! When it comes to baking spend with pennies is my favorite cite. Thanks for all the good recipes that you ‘ve made.
Thank you, Wesley! We really appreciate your kind words ❤️
11/5/2024
Just made this tonight. Yummm….
Will make it again.
Thanks for the recipe
So happy you enjoyed it, Judith!
I’m not a great baker but your recipe is so easy to follow and thorough that these turned out wonderful. The whole family loved them. Second time and making extras for work and the neighbors.
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This looks delicious I am going to try this and share it with my sisters
Let us know how it turns out!
I made these yesterday and they are fabulous I highly recommend and they are easy not much different from making biscuits thanks for the great share.
Did u use reg chips or mini n if regarding milk or semi sweet thx
Mini semi sweet chips. :)
Wow, do these look good. They would be perfect with coffee, which I drink WAY too much of. Lovely!
Now that I’m gluten-free, scones are one of those treats I miss. I’ll have to figure out how to make it gf.
Thanks for sharing your recipe at Fabulously Frugal Thursday!
These look delicious
I need one of these scones to go with my coffee. Your recipe is fabulous and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday. Have a great weekend and come back soon!
Miz Helen
I haven’t made scones before, but recipes like this one make me want to try. I’d be thrilled if you’d link up at this week’s Off the Hook!
I love scones but agree a lot of them are dry and crumbly. I’m pinning this recipe and will definitely try it soon. Thanks for sharing!
Michelle @ On A Wing And A Prayer
Hi Holly! Ok, I for one really love scones!! However, I had a near disaster encounter with making my own last summer when we almost used them as door stops. So dry and heavy! Is this recipe pretty moist? You just might’ve convinced me to try homemade scones one more time…
I generally find scones to be dry which is why I’ve never been a fan! I find these ones moist and tender, let me know how they work out for you!
Okay WOW. First time making this recipe and they were the best scones I’ve ever made. These were flakey, light, and pair perfect as breakfast scones with coffee. I will save this recipe for the future! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!
So happy to hear that, Sandy! We love serving these with coffee too! They are the perfect chocolatey balance.
Those look delicious! I also didn’t like scones for a long time, it was chocolate chip scones that changed my mind too!
I love scones and these look wonderful:) All you need is a cup of tea~Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines