Double Chocolate Scones

Name: Double Chocolate Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 scones.
Ingredients: 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup baking cocoa; 1/3 cup sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed; 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed; 2 large eggs; 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Chocolate lovers will adore these moist, decadent scones that won me a blue ribbon in a baking competition. They’re perfect for a tea or brunch, and the mix of cocoa and chocolate chips makes them sweet enough for dessert. —Stephanie Sorbie, Glendale, Arizona

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/3 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
2 large eggs
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, whisk the first five ingredients. Cut in cream cheese and butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, whisk one egg, cream and vanilla; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Stir in chocolate chips.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead gently 10 times. Pat dough into a 6-in. circle. Cut into eight wedges. Place wedges on a greased baking sheet. In a small bowl, whisk remaining egg; brush over scones. Bake 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Serve warm.