Hazelnut Chip Scones

Name: Hazelnut Chip Scones
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 16 scones.
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons sugar; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar; 3/4 cup cold butter; 1 egg, separated; 1-1/2 cups refrigerated hazelnut nondairy creamer or half-and-half cream; 1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips; Additional sugar; SPICED BUTTER:; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

"When I made a friend's scone recipe, I didn't have enough milk, so I substituted hazelnut-flavored nondairy creamer and added chocolate chips," relates Elisa Lochridge from Beaverton, Oregon. "Everyone loved them!"

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
3/4 cup cold butter
1 egg, separated
1-1/2 cups refrigerated hazelnut nondairy creamer or half-and-half cream
1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Additional sugar
SPICED BUTTER:
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; cut in butter until crumbly. In a small bowl, whisk egg yolk and creamer; add to dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in chocolate chips.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times. Divide dough in half. Pat each portion into a 7-in. circle; cut into eight wedges. Separate wedges and place on greased baking sheets.
Beat egg white; brush over dough. Sprinkle with additional sugar. Bake at 425° for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the spiced butter ingredients; beat until smooth. Serve with warm scones.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 399 calories, 22g fat (12g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 333mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

Originally published as Hazelnut Chip Scones in Taste of Home December/January 2003

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klhartman

Jan 9, 2014

This recipe is my favorite scone recipe. I substitute The semi sweet chocolate chips for white chips. Have also used butterscotch chips. Very versatile recipe.
kowgirl15

Jun 3, 2011

LOVE THESE!
kowgirl15

Jun 3, 2011

LOVE THESE!
Cornish lass

Jan 10, 2011

I used this recipe a few years ago and it was my favorite scone. I lost it, so happy to find it here.Cornish lass
crossties1

Dec 8, 2009

This is an annual request. I add my twist by using half semi sweet chips and half milk chocolate. Then for the non-choc eaters, I use French Vanilla creamer and 3/4 cup white choc chips, 3/4 cup dried cranberries. I make my scones a bit smaller, as they are really, really rich. This is the most requested cookie type dessert I make. ***** Five stars all the way!
joniotto

Aug 12, 2009

Delicious!!! I didn't have hazelnut creamer on hand so I just used the English toffee creamer I had in the fridge - they turned out great! I like the fact that they can be changed up by just changing the flavor of creamer or adding different stir-ins (toffee chips, etc.) I think I will be making these quite a bit!
happyhousewife1

Aug 25, 2008

These are soooo good! I split it between two round 9" cake pans and cut them into wedges. I also have used all different kinds of coffee creamer, skip the cream of tartar and stir in softened butter with my kitchenaid mixer instead of cutting in cold butter.
jamiecindym

May 20, 2008

These are great. If you're not in the mood for the chocolate, or you don't have it on hand, I think they would be delicious without it, too.
lochfam

Mar 2, 2008

This Elisa for Tigard, OR (not Walnut Creek, CA). Just wanted to post this for friends who are looking for my recipes online as some of them thought this was another person. :-} This is my recipe