Description
These Chocolate Chip Scones are tender, buttery, and filled with rich chocolate in every bite. They bake up golden on the outside with a soft, flaky interior, making them perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat. This recipe uses simple ingredients and clear techniques to deliver bakery style results at home.
Ingredients
Two cups all purpose flour
One third cup brown sugar alternative that measures like traditional brown sugar
One and a half teaspoons baking powder
One quarter teaspoon baking soda
Half a cup cold butter cut into small cubes
Three quarters cup buttermilk
One teaspoon Simply Organic Vanilla Flavor
Three quarters cup sugar free chocolate chips
Two tablespoons whole milk for topping
Two tablespoons granular sugar alternative for topping
Half a cup sugar free powdered sugar for glaze
Half a teaspoon Watkins Clear Vanilla Flavor for glaze
One and a half tablespoons heavy cream or as needed for glaze consistency
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to three hundred seventy five degrees and prepare a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat
2. In a large mixing bowl whisk together the flour, brown sugar alternative, baking powder, and baking soda until evenly combined
3. Add the cold butter cubes and work them into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with small butter pieces remaining
4. In a separate bowl whisk together the buttermilk and vanilla flavor until smooth
5. Slowly stir the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients just until a soft dough forms
6. Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough
7. Transfer the dough onto parchment paper and shape it into a thick round disc
8. Slice the dough into equal wedges and place them on the prepared baking sheet with space between each piece
9. Brush the tops with whole milk and sprinkle with the granular sugar alternative
10. Chill the scones briefly to help them hold their shape during baking
11. Bake until the tops are golden brown and the centers are set
12. Allow the scones to rest briefly before transferring them to a cooling rack
13. Whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla flavor, and heavy cream until smooth
14. Drizzle the glaze over the fully cooled scones before serving
Notes
Cold butter is essential for creating flaky layers, so keep it chilled until ready to use
Avoid overmixing the dough, as this can result in dense scones instead of a tender crumb
If the dough feels too dry, add a small amount of buttermilk until it comes together
If the dough is too sticky, lightly dust your hands with flour while shaping
Let the scones cool completely before glazing so the topping sets nicely
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American