Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Scones

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   Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

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   Lightly butter a 9 inch diameter circle in the center of a baking sheet.

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   Using a large bowl, stir together first four ingredients.

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   Cut the butter into 1/2 inch cubes and distribute them evenly over the flour mixture.

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   With a pastry blender or two knives cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

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   In a small bowl stir together the buttermilk, egg and vanilla.

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   Add the buttermilk mixture to the flour mixture and stir to combine.

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   Stir in the chocolate chips and hazelnuts. I know yuk but the dough will be sticky.

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   Spread the dough into an 8 inch diameter circle in the center of the prepared baking sheet.

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    Arrange additional hazelnuts around the edge of the dough for garnish if desired. With a serrated knife cut into 8 wedges. Bake for 17-19 minutes or until the top is lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center of one of the scones comes out clean.

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    Remove the baking sheet to a wire rack and cool for 5 minutes.

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    Using a spatula transfer the scones to a wire rack to cool.

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    Recut into wedges if necessary.

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    Best served warm

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    Cool completely before storing in an air tight container.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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