Chocolate Chip Scones

Name: Chocolate Chip Scones
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon baking powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅓ cup sugar; 6 tablespoons butter, cold and cubed; 2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ¼ cup half & half; 1½ cup mini chocolate chips; 2 tablespoons sour cream; 1 egg

Preparation info

Serves
6

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Slow Cooking Beyond Meals

By Drew Maresco

Published 2021

About

Scones may sound fancy, but they’re actually quite easy to make and are perfectly paired with coffee or tea. These are kind of like tender biscuits but slightly sweetened. I made mine packed with chocolate chips, but feel free to add some nuts or dried fruits for a healthier version.

Ingredients

2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon

Breakfast
Vegetarian

Method

Directions

In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Using your fingers, rub the butter roughly through the mixture and stir in the chocolate chips.
In a medium bowl, stir together the half & half, egg, sour cream, and vanilla. Pour it into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until thoroughly combined. Pour onto a