Chocolate Chip Scones Vanilla (Printable)
Tender scones studded with chocolate chips and finished with a vanilla glaze. Perfect for any time.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
07 - 2/3 cup heavy cream, plus more for brushing
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Add-Ins
10 - 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
→ Vanilla Glaze
11 - 1 cup powdered sugar
12 - 2-3 tablespoons milk or cream
13 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
03 - Add the cold cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
05 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. The dough should be shaggy and slightly sticky. Do not overmix.
06 - Fold in the chocolate chips gently until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
07 - Turn the dough onto a lightly floured work surface. Gently pat into an 8-inch circle about 1 inch thick. Cut into 8 equal wedges using a sharp knife or bench scraper.
08 - Transfer the wedges to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Brush the tops lightly with additional heavy cream.
09 - Bake for 16-18 minutes until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10 - While scones cool, whisk together powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk or cream, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth. Add additional liquid 1 teaspoon at a time if needed to reach desired consistency.
11 - Drizzle the vanilla glaze over the completely cooled scones. Allow glaze to set for 5-10 minutes before serving. Best enjoyed the same day but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The contrast between tender crumb and melting chocolate chips creates moments of pure comfort in every bite
- That vanilla glaze transforms an already lovely scone into something that feels like a small celebration
02 -
- Overworking the dough creates tough scones, so stop mixing the moment everything comes together
- Cold ingredients are non-negotiable, warm butter means flat, dense results instead of flaky layers
03 -
- Grating frozen butter instead of cubing it creates even distribution and faster incorporation
- Letting the scones cool completely before glazing prevents that sweet topping from melting right off