Mocha Pecan Scones Recipe

Name: Mocha Pecan Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; 4 teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ cup sugar; ⅔ cup butter, cut up; 1 cup buttermilk; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 teaspoons espresso powder; 1 cup pecans, chopped; 2 cups chocolate chips, divided; 2 tablespoons milk; 2 tablespoons sugar

Servings: persons

4 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup sugar
⅔ cup butter, cut up
1 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons espresso powder
1 cup pecans, chopped
2 cups chocolate chips, divided
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons sugar

1
Combine first 5 ingredients.
2
Cut in butter with a pastry blender (or two knives) until crumbly.
3
Combine buttermilk, egg and espresso powder.
4
Stir until powder dissolves.
5
Add buttermilk mixture, nuts and 1 cup chocolate chips to dry ingredients, stirring until just moistened.
6
Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead 5 or 6 times.
7
Divide dough into 4 parts; pat out each part into a 6 inch circle.
8
Cut each circle into 8 wedges and place wedges 2 inch apart on lightly greased baking sheets.
9
Brush with milk and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sugar.
10
Bake at 425 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until scones are lightly browned.
11
Place 1 cup chocolate chips in a small, heavy-duty Ziploc bag and submerge in hot water until melted.
12
Snip a tiny hole in the corner of the bag and drizzle over scones.

1974

kcal

Calories

129

Fat

183

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups all-purpose flour, 4 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Mocha Pecan 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.

Mocha Pecan Scones

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