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Bakery-Style Chocolate Chip Scones with Vanilla Glaze

Two halves of a freshly baked chocolate chip scone drizzled with thick vanilla glaze, sitting on a white plate.
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Make tender, buttery chocolate chip scones that achieve a flaky structure. This easy recipe delivers bakery-style results perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream, plus more for brushing
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • For the Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk or cream
  • 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 until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining. This creates flakiness.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the 3/4 cup heavy cream, egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a fork until just combined. Do not overmix; the dough will be shaggy.
  6. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
  7. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat the dough into a 3/4-inch thick circle or square.
  8. Cut the dough into 8 equal wedges (like a pizza). Place the wedges onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch between them.
  9. Brush the tops lightly with a little extra heavy cream for a golden top.
  10. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the scones are cooked through.
  11. While the scones cool slightly, prepare the glaze. Whisk together the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk, a drop at a time, if the glaze is too thick.
  12. Drizzle the vanilla glaze over the warm or cooled scones. Let the glaze set before serving.

Notes

  • For the best flaky texture, keep your butter extremely cold before mixing it into the flour.
  • If you prefer a less sweet scone, reduce the sugar in the dough by 1 tablespoon.
  • These scones are excellent served warm with coffee or as a sweet tea pairing.

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