Chocolate Chip Scones
Recipe from Midwest Living

These icing-drizzled scones, with just enough chocolate pieces, make a sweet breakfast bread or snack.


Chocolate Chip Scones

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Servings: 12 servings
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins

 
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Ingredients
  • 2 cups
    bread flour or all-purpose flour
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  • 2 tablespoons
    sugar
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  • 2 teaspoons
    baking powder
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    baking soda
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  • 1/4 teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/2 cup
    butter, chilled (don't substitute)
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  • 1/2 cup
    miniature semisweet chocolate pieces
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  • 1 beaten
    egg
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  • 1/2 cup
    milk
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  •  
    Icing (see recipe below)
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Directions
1.
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, soda, and salt.
2.
Cut in butter. Stir in chocolate. Mix egg and milk; add to dry mixture. Stir till just moistened. Form into a ball.
3.
Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Knead for 12 to 15 strokes or till nearly smooth. Pat or lightly roll to 3/4-inch thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2- to 3-inch cutter or cut into squares. Place 1 inch apart on a greased baking sheet.
4.
Bake the scones in a 375 degree F oven 15 to 18 minutes or until golden. Remove; cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
5.
Mix together the icing. Drizzle over scones. Serve warm. Makes 12 servings.

Icing
In mixing bowl, mix 1 cup sifted powdered sugar and 1/4 teaspoons vanilla. Stir in 1 tablespoon milk. Add more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until it's a drizzling consistency.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 235, Total Fat 11 g, Cholesterol 39 mg, Sodium 246 mg, Carbohydrate 32 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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