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.

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