Dark Chocolate & Cranberry Scones Recipe

Name: Dark Chocolate & Cranberry Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cups Dried Cranberries; 1/2 cups Dark Chocolate Chunks Or Chips; 2 Tablespoons Malt Whisky; 8 ounces, weight Plain Flour; 2-1/4 teaspoons Baking Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda (or Bicarb); 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 2 Tablespoons Light Brown Sugar; 2 ounces, weight Unsalted Butter; 10 tablespoons, 7 pinches Whole Milk Plus Extra To Brush On The Top Of The Scones

Servings: persons

1/2 cups Dried Cranberries
1/2 cups Dark Chocolate Chunks Or Chips
2 Tablespoons Malt Whisky
8 ounces, weight Plain Flour
2-1/4 teaspoons Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda (or Bicarb)
1/2 teaspoons Salt
2 Tablespoons Light Brown Sugar
2 ounces, weight Unsalted Butter
10 tablespoons, 7 pinches Whole Milk Plus Extra To Brush On The Top Of The Scones

1
In a bowl add the dried cranberries and dark chocolate chunks. Pour the malt whiskey over the top, stir and cover with cling film. Set aside for about 20 minutes.
2
Preheat the oven to 220 C.
3
In a bowl add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar. Cut the butter into small cubes and add it into the flour mixture. Lightly rub together with your fingertips, ever so gently.
4
When the mixture resembles crumbs add the milk and the reserved dark chocolate and cranberry mixture. Mix with the flat side of a knife until just combined.
5
Turn the dough out onto a flat surface and gently flatten with your fingers until it's about an inch thick. Cut the scones into your preferred size and place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
6
Brush the tops with a little milk and bake for 12 minutes.

570

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cups Dried Cranberries, 1/2 cups Dark Chocolate Chunks Or Chips, 2 Tablespoons Malt Whisky, 8 ounces, weight Plain Flour, and more.

Yes, Dark Chocolate & Cranberry 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.

Dark Chocolate & Cranberry Scones

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