These chocolate chip scones are addicting! Tender and buttery, easy to make, slightly sweet, and studded with chocolate chips, you can even make them mini!
You guys, I am obsessed with scones. I big red puffy heart them and typically feast on Cranberry Orange Scones all year.
Those holiday scones have had their time in the spotlight, but now they need to step aside.
There’s a new scone in town and with just two words, you’ll be utterly convinced forever that you are obsessed with scones too: chocolate chip.
There is so much amazingness going on with this chocolate chip scones recipe. You’re going to love them!
WHY MAKE CHOCOLATE CHIP SCONES
Here’s why you should add these healthy chocolate chip scones to your menu plan this week:
- They’re easy to make but feel fancy
- Use basic kitchen staples for ingredients
- You can make them gluten free
- They’re so so yummy and addicting!
I don’t know what possessed me to swap chocolate chips for cranberries in my beloved Cranberry Orange Scones (um hello, CHOCOLATE?!), but it’s one of the best things I’ve ever done in the kitchen.
Yes, this even beats out the Best Chocolate Chip Cookies ever AND the Vanishing Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe too.
Proof that it was a great decision (besides CHOCOLATE?): Mr. Crumbs (a.k.a. scone-hater) ate them. He ate a LOT of them.
If you have family members who think scones are just sweet biscuits that dry out your mouth, this chunk chocolate scone recipe will convince them otherwise.
HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE CHIP SCONES RECIPE INGREDIENTS
You’re just 9 ingredients away from enjoying this chocolate chip scones recipe. Here’s what you need:
I’m really not kidding when I say these are the best scones I’ve ever had, but there is one thing you can do to send them over the top: add vanilla powder. I introduced you to vanilla powder when we made Homemade Vanilla Bean Coffee Creamer, so if you still have some, add ½ teaspoon to this recipe.
Then eat your choc chip scones with coffee and homemade creamer (or a Cinnamon Dolce Latte). And call me so I can join you!
HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE CHIP SCONES STEP BY STEP
Even if this is your first time making scones, these simple instructions will make your recipe turn out delicious!
Step 1. Preheat oven to 425F. In a large bowl (using your hands, two knives, forks, a pastry cutter, or a grater works too!), or in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and unsalted butter until it resembles breadcrumbs.
Step 2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, heavy cream, and vanilla.
Step 3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix just until the ingredients start to come together. The mixture should be dry, but not crumbly, so add 1-2 teaspoons of cream if necessary.
Step 4. Fold in the chocolate chips and mix just a few times until they are evenly distributed.
Step 5. On a silpat mat or a lightly floured surface, shape the scone dough into a log.
Step 6. With your hands, flatten the log into a circle that is about 1 and ½ inches thick. Cut the circle in half and then each half into four or five wedges, depending on how big you like your scones.
Step 7. Place each scone on a baking sheet about 2″ apart and bake for 18-22 minutes until the bottoms start to turn golden brown.
Step 8. Remove to a cooling rack to cool and try your best not to scarf them down before the family shows up.
These easy chocolate chip scones are delicious fresh from the oven, but you can store leftover scones in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the fridge for up to 7 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Read all my tips for freezing baked goods here.
MAKE MINI CHOC CHIP SCONES
- Being obsessed with chocolate chip scones means that I can sit and eat MANY of them without thinking twice. Great for the scones, but not so great for fitting into my pants.
- Making mini chocolate chip scones not only helps with portion control (because trust me, YOU WILL NEED IT), but everything is cuter when they’re mini, don’t you think?
- All you do is start with two logs instead of one, cut each circle into quarters, and then each quarter in half so you have 8 small triangle-ish pieces from each log (16 mini scones total). That’s it!
- If desired, sprinkle a little bit of course sugar on top before baking!
GLUTEN-FREE CHIP CHOCOLATE SCONE RECIPE
SCONE RECIPE CHOCOLATE CHIP FAQS
What are chocolate chip scones like?
My best side-by-side comparison would be Homemade Biscotti. You know, the cookie that sounds like dessert (Triple Chocolate with Almonds!) but tastes more like a delicious and slightly sweet crouton. Yeah, it’s kinda like that, but more biscuit-y.
What is the difference between a biscuit and a scone?
Both start with cutting butter into a flour mixture until it resembles breadcrumbs, and they end up with a similar flaky texture. However, scones contain sugar, and sometimes mix-ins and glazes, so they end up sweeter than biscuits. If you need a good Homemade Biscuit recipe, try this one!
What does adding an egg do to scones?
The egg helps to bind the ingredients, and it increases the richness and flavor. Yum!
What to avoid when making the scone recipe chocolate chips?
When making chocolate chip scones, avoid overmixing the dough, which can lead to tough, chewy scones instead of a perfectly light and fluffy texture. You also want to avoid letting the butter get too warm, which can cause the scones to lose their shape and spread while baking.
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Chocolate Chip Scones
These chocolate chip scones are addicting! Tender and buttery, easy to make, slightly sweet, and studded with chocolate chips, you can even make them mini!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 38 minutes
- Yield: 16 scones 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F.
- In a large bowl (using your hands, two knives or a pastry blender), or in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and butter until it resembles breadcrumbs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, heavy cream, and vanilla.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix just until the ingredients start to come together. The mixture should be dry, but not crumbly, so add 1-2 tsp of cream if necessary.
- Add the chocolate chips and mix just a few times until they are evenly distributed.
- On a silpat mat or a floured surface, shape the dough into a log.
- With your hands, flatten the log into a circle that is about 1 and ½ inches thick. Cut the circle in half and then each half into four or five wedges, depending on how big you like your scones.
- Place each scone on a baking sheet about 2″ apart and bake for 18-22 minutes until the bottoms start to turn golden brown.
- Remove to a cooling rack to cool and try your best not to scarf them down before the family shows up.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 420
