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Bakery-Style Chocolate Chip Scones with Vanilla Glaze

Two freshly baked chocolate chip scones stacked and drizzled generously with white vanilla glaze, sitting on a small plate.
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Make tender, buttery chocolate chip scones that achieve bakery-quality flakiness at home. This easy recipe is perfect for a special breakfast or brunch treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup cold heavy cream or buttermilk
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten (for egg wash, optional)
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (for topping, optional)
  • 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. This step is key for flaky layers.
  4. Stir in the chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed.
  5. Pour in the cold heavy cream or buttermilk. Use a fork to gently mix until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix; the dough will look shaggy.
  6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead it 3 or 4 times until it holds together. Pat the dough into a 3/4-inch thick circle or rectangle.
  7. Cut the dough into 8 equal wedges (like a pizza) or use a round cutter. Place the scones onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch between them.
  8. If using an egg wash, brush the tops lightly with the beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar for a crisp finish.
  9. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
  10. While the scones cool slightly, prepare the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk, one teaspoon at a time, if the glaze is too thick.
  11. Drizzle the vanilla glaze over the warm scones before serving.

Notes

  • Keep your butter and cream very cold. Cold ingredients create steam in the oven, which results in tall, flaky scones.
  • For extra tall scones, gently fold the dough over itself a couple of times before cutting the wedges.
  • These scones are best enjoyed the day they are baked, but you can store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.

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