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chocolate scones

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Lucy Clark
Springfield, IL

This is a quick recipe with very little sugar and very tasty!

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 18 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For chocolate scones

  • 2 c
    unbleached white flour
  • 1/4 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1/4 c
    dark, unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 Tbsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 6 Tbsp
    cold, unsalted butter, cut into chunks
  • 1
    large egg
  • 1/2 c
    heavy cream
  • 3/4 c
    nuts

How To Make chocolate scones

  • 1
    Heat oven to 375 and place rack in center. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • 2
    Whisk four, sugar, cocoa, bp, & salt in large bowl til combines.
  • 3
    Add butter, cut in til butter is pea size and coarse.
  • 4
    Whisk together egg and cream in separate bowl. Pour into dry ingredients and stir til the dough just comes together.
  • 5
    Gently & briefly knead dough. Add nuts and knead gently to incorporate.
  • 6
    Gently flatten into a disc. Cut dough into 6-8 wedges or cut into small circles and place on prepared sheet.
  • 7
    Bake 18-20 minutes rotating halfway through. Do NOT overbake.
  • 8
    Transfer to wire rack to cool.
  • 9
    Sprinkle powdered sugar over top.

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