Chocolate Peppermint Scones Recipe

Name: Chocolate Peppermint Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour; 1/2 cup baking cocoa; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 cup cold butter; 3/4 cup vanilla yogurt; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon peppermint extract; 1 cup 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate chips; 1 tablespoon coarse sugar; 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted; 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candy

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup cold butter
3/4 cup vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 egg
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 cup 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon coarse sugar
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted
1/4 cup crushed peppermint candy

1
In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2
In a small bowl, whisk the yogurt, buttermilk, egg and extract; add to crumb mixture just until moistened. Stir in chocolate chips.
3
Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times.
4
Divide dough in half; transfer each portion to a greased baking sheet.
5
Pat into a 6-in. circle. Cut into six wedges, but do not separate.
6
Sprinkle with sugar.
7
Bake at 400u00b0 for 18-20 minutes or until puffed and tops are cracked.
8
Remove to wire racks; cool slightly.
9
Drizzle with melted chocolate and sprinkle with peppermint candies.
10
Serve warm.

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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: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour, 1/2 cup baking cocoa, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Peppermint 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 Peppermint Scones

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