Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Chocolate Chip Coffee Scones, a perfect companion for your morning coffee or afternoon tea. These scones blend rich chocolate with a hint of espresso, creating a decadent treat that is both tender and satisfying. Simple to prepare, they are an excellent choice for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack to impress family and friends. With customizable options, you can easily adapt this recipe to include your favorite nuts or chocolate varieties. Enjoy these versatile scones warm from the oven for an irresistible experience!
Ingredients
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- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp instant espresso powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ cup unsalted butter (cold and cut into small pieces)
- ¾ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tbsp heavy whipping cream (for glaze)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 tsp instant espresso powder (for glaze)
- 1 tbsp brewed coffee (or espresso)
- 1 – 2 tbsp milk or cream (or water)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder.
- Cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients until coarse crumbs form; stir in chocolate chips.
- Whisk vanilla into heavy cream; pour into dry mixture in two parts and mix until just combined.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface, shape into an 8-inch circle, and cut into triangles.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill for 30 minutes.
- Brush with egg wash and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg