Espresso Chocolate Chip Scones

Espresso Chocolate Chip Scones

It’s Coffee Time With These Choc Chip Scones

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 15m
Total Time: 25m
Temp.: 400 °F
Servings: 24
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (24 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

141
calories
5,3g
fat
21,2g
carbohydrates
2,4g
protein
15mg
cholesterol
82mg
sodium
Espresso Chocolate Chip Scones

Recipe Description

Don’t these Espresso Chocolate Chip Scones just sound absolutely delicious? A simple dough recipe that makes the best, soft, dense and fluffy scones. Filled with little, finely chopped, dark chocolate bits complementing the touch of espresso flavor so well. 

To make Espresso Chocolate Chip Scones, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Espresso Chocolate Chip Scones

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Preheat oven

    5 min
    Step 1 - Espresso Chocolate Chip Scones

    Preheat the oven to 400 °F and line 2 baking sheets with baking parchment paper or mats.

  2. 2

    Combine dry ingredients

    1 min
    Step 2 - Espresso Chocolate Chip Scones

    In a mixing bowl, whisk 3½ cups of flour, ½ cup of sugar, 2 tablespoons of espresso powder, 1½ tablespoons of baking powder and ¾ teaspoons of kosher salt.

  3. 3

    Add cream

    1 min
    Step 3 - Espresso Chocolate Chip Scones

    Add 2¼ cups of cream and stir to mix through until combined and moist.

  4. 4

    Add chocolate chips

    1 min
    Step 4 - Espresso Chocolate Chip Scones

    Fold in 4 ounces of finely chopped dark chocolate bits.

  5. 5

    Knead

    1 min
    Step 5 - Espresso Chocolate Chip Scones

    Knead a few times until dough comes together in a loose ball.

  6. 6

    Prepare scones

    5 min
    Step 6 - Espresso Chocolate Chip SconesStep 6 - Espresso Chocolate Chip Scones

    Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and shape into 4 equal balls. Shape each ball into circles about 1-inch thick then cut each circle into 6 equal wedges. Transfer to the lined baking sheets, about 1-2-inches spaced out.

  7. 7

    Brush

    1 min
    Step 7 - Espresso Chocolate Chip Scones

    Brush scones with remaining heavy cream and sprinkle with loads of raw sugar.

  8. 8

    Bake

    15 min
    Step 8 - Espresso Chocolate Chip SconesStep 8 - Espresso Chocolate Chip Scones

    Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes until the bases are lightly browned.

  9. 9

    Serve

    Step 9 - Espresso Chocolate Chip Scones

    Cool for a few minutes before serving at tea time! Enjoy!

I like to think of these Espresso Chocolate Chip Scones as a modern day twist on a traditional scone. Why not add some flavor? What are some of your other scone flavor ideas? Share them with us and tag us online using our hashtag #cookmerecipes!

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (24 reviews)
Alice Johnson
January 18, 2025
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These scones were a hit at our weekend brunch! The kids loved the chocolate bits, and I enjoyed the espresso flavor.

Jake
August 23, 2024
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Delish!

Olive
July 30, 2024
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Superb morning treat!

Xena
November 3, 2023
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These scones are a game changer! Made 'em for brunch, and they vanished quick. Super easy and totally delish!

Zach
March 15, 2023
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Superb recipe! Made these for friends, huge hit!

Yasmin
August 25, 2022
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These Espresso Chocolate Chip Scones are simply amazing. I made them for a fam dinner and everyone loved em. The choc bits with the coffee flavour is just perfect. Defo making em again soon.

Zara
April 17, 2022
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YUMMY! I made these scones for a brunch with friends, and they were a total hit! The combination of espresso and chocolate is just divine. I can't believe how easy they were to whip up, and they disappeared in no time! Definitely a new favorite recipe for me.

Hannah
February 6, 2022
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Incredible! Made these scones for a cozy morning with my husband, and they were a hit. The espresso flavor is just perfect with the chocolate. So happy I tried them!

Lily
November 29, 2021
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Wow! These scones are amazing! I made them for a brunch with friends and they were a hit! The espresso flavor is just perfect. I even added some nuts for crunch. I can't wait to make them again.

Olivia Johnson
April 28, 2021
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Super delicious scones!

Renee Maddrey
April 12, 2021
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Espresso scones? Count me in i need a sweet snack haha.

Carla Romane
March 30, 2021
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It's like putting a spoonfull of sugar in your mouth...

Kamilah Dunwell
March 21, 2021
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Great scones I baked mine yesterday with caramel dip on the side and served it with coffee.

Xiomara Rosche
March 17, 2021
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Mine came out hard as a rock after 10 mintues of cooling down, I don't understand..is that how they are supposed to be?

Jasmin Nethaway
March 12, 2021
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Nicely made recipe the steps were simple to follow and luckily everything on the ingriedents list is affordable.

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