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Prep time
30 minutes
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Cook time
20 minutes
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Makes
12
Author Notes
Sweet and flaky, these Chocolate Chip Scones are bang-on, slathered in creamy butter, strawberry jam and, dare we say, a dollop of clotted cream. —bitememore
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Ingredients
- Scones
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3 1/4 cups
flour
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1/2 cup
sugar
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2 teaspoons
baking powder
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1 teaspoon
baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon
kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon
ground cinnamon
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3/4 cup
cold butter, cut into small cubes
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1 1/2 cups
semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1 cup
buttermilk
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1/4 teaspoon
vanilla extract
- Sugar Topping
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2 tablespoons
melted butter
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2 tablespoons
sugar
Directions
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Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Cut in butter using a pastry blender or rubbing between fingers, until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in chocolate chips. Add buttermilk and vanilla, stirring just until moistened.
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Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly, 5 or 6 times, to gather into a large ball. Do not overwork the ball or the result will be tough scones. Divide the ball of dough in half and gently pat each into 8-inch flat rounds. Brush the top of each with melted butter and sprinkle with sugar.
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Using a sharp knife, cut each circle into 6 even triangles and place on prepared baking sheet, about 1 inch apart. Bake 16-18 minutes until tops are golden.
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