Recipe: Chocolate Dessert Scones
🕒 Total Time: 25 minutes
🥄 Servings: 4
📖 Category: Scones, Quick Breads, Breads
🔑 Keywords: Quick Breads, Breads, Less than 30 Mins, Oven, Easy
Description:
Indulge in the delightful combination of moist scones and rich chocolate, perfect as a dessert alternative to shortcake. These scones, paired with fresh berries or a scoop of ice cream, offer a divine culinary experience.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 3/4 cups | Flour |
| 1/3 cup | Sugar |
| 2 tsp | Baking powder |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| 5 tbsp | Unsalted butter |
| 1 cup | Chocolate chips |
| 1 tbsp | Orange juice |
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Prepare a baking sheet by spraying it with nonstick spray.
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Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl until well combined.
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Cut in the unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Stir in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
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Gradually add the orange juice to the mixture, stirring until a dough forms. Depending on the consistency, you may need to adjust the amount of orange juice.
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Turn out the dough onto a floured surface.
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Roll out or pat the dough into a 9-inch (23 cm) circle, about half an inch (1.25 cm) thick.
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Cut the dough into 4 large wedges.
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Transfer the wedges to the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake in the preheated oven until the scones are golden brown, about 12-15 minutes.
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Serve warm, either as a standalone treat or topped with fresh berries or a scoop of your favorite ice cream for a decadent dessert experience.
These Chocolate Dessert Scones are a delightful treat that combines the comforting warmth of freshly baked scones with the indulgent richness of chocolate. Whether enjoyed on their own or dressed up with your favorite toppings, they are sure to become a beloved addition to your baking repertoire.
