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Chocolate Chip Peppermint Scones

Chocolate Peppermint Scones

Indulge in these delightful Chocolate Peppermint Scones, perfect for festive gatherings!
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 3 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 469

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cups dark cocoa powder
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 0.5 cups cold butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cups sour cream
Add-ins and Garnish
  • 1 to 1.5 cups chopped peppermint bark or peppermint chocolate
  • 0.25 cups white chocolate chips, melted for garnish
  • 2 to 3 crushed candy canes for garnish

Equipment

  • oven
  • food processor
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 375F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place the flour and cold butter into a food processor. Pulse for 30 seconds or until a fine crumb mixture forms.
  3. Transfer the flour-butter mixture into a large bowl and add the remaining dry ingredients: cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, vanilla, and sour cream.
  5. Make a well in the dry ingredients and add the liquid ingredients. Use a spatula, then your hands to form a soft and sticky dough.
  6. Add in the chopped peppermint bark and mix into the dough.
  7. Shape the dough into a ball, then cover in plastic wrap; refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Baking
  1. Once the dough has chilled, place it onto parchment paper. Use a rolling pin to flatten the dough into a larger disk.
  2. Cut the dough into 8 equal pie cuts and spread the dough apart to allow for expansion during baking.
  3. Bake the scones in the preheated oven for 18 minutes, just until set.
  4. Remove the scones from the baking pan and transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
  5. To garnish, melt 1/4 cup white chocolate chips. Transfer into a zip-lock bag or pastry bag and drizzle over the scones.
  6. Sprinkle crushed candy cane bits over the melted chocolate.
Storage
  1. Keep scones stored in an air-tight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sconeCalories: 469kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 9gFat: 31gSodium: 322mgFiber: 7gSugar: 21g

Notes

This scone recipe offers a delightful chocolate and peppermint twist, perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy breakfasts.

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