Chocolate Chunk Scones Recipe

Name: Chocolate Chunk Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; ⅔ cup sugar; ½ cup unsweetened cocoa; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; ¾ cup cold butter, cut up; 1 (11 1/2 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chunks; 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts or 1 cup pecans; 1 ¾ cups buttermilk; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; parchment paper; 2 tablespoons sugar

Servings: persons

4 cups all-purpose flour
⅔ cup sugar
½ cup unsweetened cocoa
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
¾ cup cold butter, cut up
1 (11 1/2 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chunks
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts or 1 cup pecans
1 ¾ cups buttermilk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
parchment paper
2 tablespoons sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Whisk together the flour and next 6 ingredients.
3
Cut butter into flour mixture with a pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles small peas and is crumbly.
4
Stir in the chocolate chunks and nuts.
5
Combine the buttermilk, egg, and vanilla; pour over crumb mixture; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.
6
Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface, and gently knead 3-4 times.
7
Divide dough in half; shape each half into a ball.
8
Pat each into a 6 inch circle on parchment-lined baking sheets.
9
Cut each circle into 6 wedges using a sharp knife (do not separate wedges).
10
Sprinkle 2 tablespoons sugar over dough.
11
Bake for 36 minutes or until a pick comes out clean; separate wedges.
12
Serve warm, or remove to a wire rack to cool.

2012

kcal

Calories

147

Fat

162

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups all-purpose flour, ⅔ cup sugar, ½ cup unsweetened cocoa, 4 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Chunk Scones falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Chunk Scones

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