Easy Chocolate Chip Scones Recipe

The recipe starts by mixing all-purpose flour with sugar, baking powder, salt, and cold diced butter cut in until the texture resembles coarse crumbs. Semi-sweet chocolate chips are then folded in. Wet ingredients—egg, milk, and cream—are whisked together and added to lightly bind the dough.

The dough is kneaded minimally and shaped into a thick slab, then cut into circles and chilled briefly to firm up. Before baking, the scones are glazed with milk which promotes a golden top and slightly crisp finish. They bake until the outsides are golden and the sound hollow when tapped, indicating a light interior crumb.

The resulting scones are tender inside with pockets of melted chocolate that add richness. They can be served warm or at room temperature, suitable for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Cooling on a wire rack prevents soggy bottoms.