Triple Chocolate Scones
Rich Chocolate Scones laden with chocolate chips and cocoa powder are taken to the next level with an easy chocolate glaze in a delicious and decidedly American twist on the traditional Scottish recipe. They are incredible! This easy chocolate scones recipe is perfect for breakfast, dessert or an afternoon treat!
Servings: 12 Scones
Calories: 377kcal
Ingredients
Scones
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (313g)
- ⅓ cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
- ½ cup granulated sugar (100g)
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold salted butter
- 1 ½ cups semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Glaze
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 2-3 Tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Grate the butter on the large holes of a box grater, then add to the flour mixture and cut in with a pastry cutter until it resembles crumbs or small peas. Add the chocolate chips and toss to coat.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Add to the dry ingredients, stirring with a spatula to evenly moisten. The dough will be very shaggy.
- Turn the scone dough out onto a large piece of parchment paper. Use the parchment paper to squeeze the scone dough into a ball, pressing and kneading until it comes together. Divide into two pieces and pat them into two 6-inch discs that are roughly ¾" to 1" thick. Use a pastry cutter or sharp knife to cut each disc into 6 wedges for 12 scones.
- Arrange the scones on the parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 18-22 minutes, just until done. Cool.
- While the scones cool, whisk the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla extract together to form a glaze. Drizzle over the scones. The glaze will set after 20-30 minutes.
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Notes
- Freezing Instructions: The scones can be frozen and stored in an airtight bag for up to 2 months. Let thaw on the counter before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 358mg | Potassium: 273mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 298IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 167mg | Iron: 2mg