Chocolate Chip Scones with Glaze (Printable)
Tender, buttery scones with chocolate chips and vanilla glaze. A delightful British-inspired treat ready in under 35 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
06 - 2/3 cup heavy cream, plus additional for brushing
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Mix-ins
09 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
→ Glaze
10 - 1 cup powdered sugar
11 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk or cream
12 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - Add cold cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or fingertips, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter visible.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
05 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender crumb structure.
06 - Gently fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips into the dough using a spatula, distributing evenly throughout.
07 - Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a 7-inch circle approximately 1 inch thick, being careful not to compress the dough excessively.
08 - Using a sharp knife or bench scraper, cut the circle into 8 equal wedges. Transfer wedges to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
09 - Brush the tops of each scone lightly with additional heavy cream to achieve a golden finish when baked.
10 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes until the scones are golden brown around the edges. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
11 - Whisk together powdered sugar, milk or cream, and vanilla extract until achieving a smooth, pourable consistency. Drizzle the glaze evenly over the cooled scones.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The contrast between the slightly crisp exterior and tender, buttery interior creates a texture experience that store-bought pastries simply cant match.
- These scones have saved countless gloomy mornings in my household, transforming ordinary coffee breaks into little celebrations without requiring professional baking skills.
02 -
- The secret to flaky scones is handling the dough as little as possible once the wet ingredients are added, otherwise youll activate the gluten and end up with tough pastries.
- After many disappointing batches, I discovered that freezing the shaped scones for 15 minutes before baking creates even better texture and helps them rise more evenly.
03 -
- Grate frozen butter directly into your flour mixture instead of cubing cold butter for even flakier layers that practically shatter when you bite into them.
- Reserve a small handful of chocolate chips to press into the tops of the shaped scones before baking, creating those beautiful melty chocolate puddles that make them irresistibly photogenic.