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    You are here: Home / Recipes / Breads and Baking

    Easy Chocolate Chip Scones

    Published: May 9, 2020 · Modified: Oct 6, 2020 by Susie Weinrich · This post may contain affiliate links. 2 Comments

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    These Chocolate Chip Scones are the perfect breakfast, dessert, or delicious chocolate snack! They will almost remind you of eating a chocolate chip cookie.

    a jug of milk and a basket of chocolate chip scones

    It is the perfect Chocolate Chip Scone recipe that is pretty easy to make! They are lightly sweet and tender with crisp golden edges.

    What is a Scone

    You may feel like you are eating a thick chocolate chip cookie when you have these scones. But, a scone is more closely related to a biscuit than a cookie. The base recipe is very similar to these drop biscuits.

    Chocolate Chip Scones in a basket
    Amazing Chocolate Chip Scones

    They make a great addition to a pastry basket for brunch or breakfast. However they are sweet enough to be enjoyed as dessert!

    How to Make Chocolate Chip Scones

    Start by preheating the oven to 400 degrees and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper or a reusable silpat. Gathering all your ingredients (except the butter, leave that in the fridge until you are ready to use it):

    • ½ cup whole milk 
    • 1 egg
    • 1 tsp vanilla
    • 2 cups all purpose flour
    • 3 tbsp sugar 
    • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ¼ cup cold butter cut into pea sized pieces
    • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks (or chocolate chips)

    In a small cup whisk together the milk, egg, and vanilla – set aside.

    Now in the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment sift in the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.

    Grab the butter out of the fridge and cut it into pea sized pieces. Add it to the flour and turn on the mixer for 30 seconds.

    scone dough in a mixer bowl

    Add the chocolate chips and the egg mixture. Blend it together for just a few seconds until it all comes together. NOTE: you may need to hand knead the dough a couple times in the bowl to grab up all the flour from the bottom.

    Scrape the dough out onto a cleaned and lightly floured surface. Shape the dough into a ½ inch thick – 8 inch round.

    • shaping scone dough on parchment paper
    • making a ½ inch thick and 8 inch round disc of chocolate chip scone dough

    Cut the round into 8 equal triangles. Place on the parchment lined baking sheet and place in the fridge for 15 minutes. This will help your scones rise a little higher during baking. However if you are short on time you can skip this step.

    • cutting scones
    • cutting scones into triangles
    • chocolate chip scones on a baking sheet
    • brushing scones with milk and sprinkling with sugar

    Before they go in the oven brush the tops with a little milk and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 15 minutes. Let cool and then enjoy your delicious chocolate chip scones!! They are amazing dunked in a little coffee : )

    scones cooling on a wire rack

    Store leftover scones at room temp in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

    Freezing After Baking

    These chocolate chip scones can be frozen after baking. Make sure they are completely cooled and pop them in a freezer safe bag. They can be frozen for up to 3 months.

    Freezing Before Baking

    You can also freeze the scone dough to be baked later! Follow the chocolate chip scone recipe up to the point where they go in the fridge, instead pop them in the freezer for about 30 minutes. Then place them in a freezer safe bag. They will be good for about 3 months.

    To bake just remove them from the freezer and bake without thawing. You may need to add a couple minutes to the baking time.

    Doubling The Recipe

    This recipe is easily doubled! Simply double all the ingredients.

    chocolate chip scone cut in half

    When you scrape the dough out of the mixer just divide it into 2 piles and then shape the rounds. This will make 16 scones.

    Chocolate Chip Scone Recipe

    Chocolate Chip Scones in a basket

    Chocolate Chip Scones

    Slightly sweet and tender chocolate chip scones that make an amazing breakfast, snack or dessert. They almost taste like a chocolate chip cookie!
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    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 8 scones
    Author: Susie Weinrich

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup whole milk (have a little extra for brushing the tops before baking)
    • 1 egg
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 2 cups all purpose flour
    • 3 tablespoon sugar (have a little extra for sprinkling on the tops before baking)
    • 2 ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ cup cold butter cut into pea sized pieces
    • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks or chocolate chips
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    Instructions

    • Start by preheating your oven to 400°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a reusable silpat.
    • In a small bowl whisk together the ½ cup whole milk, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla – set aside.
    • In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, sift together 2 cups flour, 2 ½ teaspoon baking powder, 3 tablespoon sugar, and ½ teaspoon salt.
    • Add the cold cut butter to the flour mixture. Run the mixer for 30 seconds to cut the butter into the flour.
    • Add in the chocolate chips and the egg mixture. Run the mixer on low for just about 10 seconds until the dough comes together.
      NOTE: you may need to hand knead the dough in the bowl a couple times to get all the flour from the bottom of the bowl.
    • Scrape the scone dough out onto a cleaned and lightly floured surface. Shape into a ½ inch thick, 8 inch round circle.
      Cut the circle into 8 equal triangles.
    • Place the triangles on the parchment lined baking sheet. Place it in the fridge to cool for 15 minutes. This will help your scones rise higher.
      NOTE: if you do not have time to put the scones in the fridge, this step can be skipped.
    • Once they come out of the fridge brush the tops with a little milk and sprinkle with sugar.
    • Bake for 15 minutes. Then cool on a cooling rack.

    Notes:

    This recipe is easily doubled. When ready to shape into rounds, simply divide the dough into 2 rounds, then cut.
    Freezing Baked Scones: 
    You can freeze the baked and cooled scones in freezer safe bags for up to 3 months.
    Freezing Scone Dough:
    You can also make the chocolate chip scone dough ahead and freeze them until you are ready to bake:
    Make the scones up to the point where you put them in the fridge. Instead put them in the freezer to freeze individually, then place them in a freezer safe bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. 
    To bake, simply remove from the freezer and bake as normal (no thawing required), you may need to add a couple minutes to the cooking time to bake through.
    Did you try this recipe? Connect with me & let me know how it turned out by commenting below!
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    About Susie Weinrich

    Susie Weinrich is the recipe developer, food photographer, and content creator behind Mom's Dinner. She has over 20 years experience in the food industry. Currently, Susie shares all her recipes and food knowledge on Mom's Dinner. You will find her recipes are easy to follow and full of tips and tricks to make sure the recipe you are making turns out perfect!

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    1. Adair

      November 12, 2022 at 7:05 pm

      3 stars
      Unfortunately, these turned out very dry for me. I liked the rise and the flavor, but I’d just need a bit more moisture.

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    2. Jodi

      September 01, 2022 at 10:28 pm

      5 stars
      I made these for my training class at work and they were a big hit! Very easy and quick to make. I doubled the recipe and it worked out fantastic!
      Thank you for sharing this recipe.

      Reply

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