Delicious and decadent chocolate chip scones fit for royalty

Enjoy a taste of luxury with these melt-in-your-mouth chocolate chip scones. Perfect for breakfast or a mid-day treat, these scones are bursting with rich chocolate chips, buttery goodness, and a hint of vanilla. Treat yourself like royalty with this delightful recipe.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and diced
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add the cold, diced butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
4. In a separate bowl, stir together the heavy cream and vanilla extract.
5. Pour the cream mixture into the flour mixture and gently stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it a few times to bring it together into a ball.
8. Pat the dough into a circle, about 1 inch thick.
9. Using a sharp knife or a round cookie cutter, cut the dough into 8 equal wedges.
10. Transfer the scones to the prepared baking sheet, leaving a small space between each one.
11. Brush the tops of the scones with milk and sprinkle with coarse sugar, if desired, for a sweet and crunchy crust.
12. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown and cooked through.
13. Remove from the oven and allow the scones to cool on a wire rack before serving.
14. Serve warm or at room temperature with clotted cream, jam, or your favorite spread.

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