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triple chocolate scones

Triple Chocolate Scones

These Triple Chocolate Scones are soft, moist and decadent with a triple load of chocolatey goodness. The recipe blends the richness of a brownie with the texture of a scone so I also refer to them as brownie scones. A chocolate lover's dream!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings 8 scones

Ingredients
  

FOR THE SCONES:

  • 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 8 tablespoons butter cold
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup chocolate chips

FOR THE CHOCOLATE ICING:

  • ¼ cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions
 

TO MAKE THE SCONES:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt. 
  • Add cold butter to the mixing bowl. Using a pastry cutter, fork or your fingers, cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients until coarse. 
  • Add milk, vanilla extract and chocolate chips. Mix until dough begins to form. 
  • Place the scone dough onto a floured surface and form it into a disk about 1 ½ inch thick. Cut it into 8 wedges. Place the wedges on the lined baking sheet and brush the tops lightly with more milk. 
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 18-20 minutes. Insert a toothpick in the centre of the scones. They are done baking when a toothpick comes out clean. Let the chocolate scones cool before icing. 

TO MAKE THE CHOCOLATE ICING*:

  • In a small mixing bowl, sift confectioners’ sugar and unsweetened cocoa powder. Add milk and whisk everything together until silky smooth. 
  • Drizzle the chocolate icing on the cooled scones. Let them sit for 15-30 minutes to allow the icing to harden before enjoying.

Notes

*You can omit the chocolate icing if you would like to make Double Chocolate Scones instead.
How to store: These scones taste best the day of baking but they can also be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Course Scones
Cuisine American
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