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Bakery-Style Chocolate Chip Scones with Vanilla Glaze

Three delicious chocolate chip scones stacked and drizzled with thick white glaze.
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Bake tender, buttery chocolate chip scones that achieve a flaky texture. This easy recipe is quick, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a tea time treat, and yields bakery-style results at home.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream, very cold
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry blender or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
  4. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  5. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract.
  6. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Use a fork to mix until just combined. Do not overmix; the dough will look shaggy.
  7. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead 3 or 4 times until it comes together. Pat the dough into a 3/4-inch thick circle.
  8. Cut the circle into 8 equal wedges, like a pizza. Place the wedges onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
  9. Brush the tops lightly with a little extra heavy cream for a golden top.
  10. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown. Let the scones cool on a wire rack.
  11. Prepare the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle the vanilla glaze over the cooled scones before serving.

Notes

  • For the flakiest texture, keep your butter and cream very cold.
  • If you prefer taller scones, you can stack the wedges close together before baking, or cut the dough into a rectangle and cut out rounds using a biscuit cutter.
  • These are excellent for a sweet breakfast recipe or an indulgent snack.

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