Few things feel as comforting as a warm, freshly baked chocolate chip scone straight from the oven. With their golden, slightly crisp exterior and soft, buttery center, these classic bakery-style scones are the perfect balance of tender crumb and rich chocolate flavor. Whether you’re planning a cozy weekend breakfast or a special brunch spread, this recipe delivers reliable, delicious results every time.
Unlike dry or crumbly scones, this chocolate chip scones recipe is designed to stay moist and flavorful thanks to cold butter and rich cream. Each bite is filled with melty chocolate chips, making these scones feel indulgent without being overly sweet. They pair beautifully with coffee or tea and feel right at home on any breakfast table.
One of the best things about homemade scones is how quick and approachable they are. With simple pantry ingredients and minimal prep, you can have bakery-quality chocolate chip scones ready in under 40 minutes. No fancy equipment is needed—just a bowl, a pastry cutter or fork, and a hot oven.
These chocolate chip scones are also incredibly versatile. Enjoy them plain, drizzle them with a light glaze, or customize them with different types of chocolate or flavor add-ins. Whether you’re baking for guests or treating yourself, this easy scone recipe is one you’ll come back to again and again.
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Chocolate Chip Scones
Tender on the inside, lightly crisp on the outside, these chocolate chip scones are rich, buttery, and studded with melty chocolate in every bite. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon coffee break.
- Total Time: 35-40 minutes
- Yield: 8 scones 1x
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
3/4 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk)
1/2 cup heavy cream (plus more for brushing)
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the chocolate chips.
In a separate bowl, whisk together cream, egg, and vanilla.
Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and gently mix just until combined.
Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently shape into a 1-inch-thick circle.
Cut into 8 wedges and transfer to the baking sheet.
Brush tops lightly with cream.
Bake for 18–22 minutes, until golden brown. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Cooking Tips
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Use very cold butter for the flakiest texture.
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Do not overmix — gentle handling keeps scones tender.
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For extra height, chill shaped scones for 10 minutes before baking.
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Sprinkle tops with coarse sugar for a bakery-style finish.
Variations
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Double Chocolate Scones: Replace ¼ cup flour with cocoa powder.
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Chocolate Chunk Scones: Swap chips for chopped chocolate bars.
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Orange Chocolate Scones: Add 1 tablespoon orange zest.
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Glazed Scones: Drizzle with a simple vanilla or chocolate glaze after baking.
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Mini Scones: Cut dough into smaller wedges and reduce bake time by 3–5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18–22 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
