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Bakery-Style Chocolate Chip Scones with Vanilla Glaze

Two triangular chocolate chip scones with white vanilla glaze drizzled on top, sitting on a white plate.
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Make tender, buttery chocolate chip scones that taste like they came from a coffee shop. This easy recipe delivers flaky results quickly, topped with a simple vanilla glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup cold heavy cream
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon milk (for egg wash)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk or cream (for glaze)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry blender or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces remaining.
  4. Stir in the chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed.
  5. Pour in the cold heavy cream. Mix gently with a fork until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix; the dough should look shaggy.
  6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead it 3 or 4 times until it holds together. Pat the dough into a 3/4-inch thick circle.
  7. Cut the circle into 8 equal wedges, like a pizza. Place the wedges onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch between them.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and 1 tablespoon of milk for the egg wash. Brush the tops of the scones lightly with the egg wash.
  9. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown. Let the scones cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. While the scones cool, prepare the vanilla glaze. Whisk together the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk, a half teaspoon at a time, if the glaze is too thick.
  11. Drizzle the vanilla glaze over the cooled scones before serving.

Notes

  • For the flakiest results, keep your butter and cream very cold.
  • If you prefer larger scones, pat the dough into a 1-inch thick circle and cut into 6 wedges instead of 8.
  • These scones pair perfectly with your morning coffee or tea.

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