These chocolate chip scones are not only delicious, but they come together using only 4 simple ingredients and one bowl. Plus the end result is moist and chocolatey. Scones don't get any easier than this!
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We love scones around here and lately these chocolate chip scones have been the favorite in my house. We thought we were going to freeze them and have scones for months. Nope. They were gone within a week.
Not only are these scones delicious, they are so easy to make, and like our apple scones, they take less than a handful of simple ingredients. Simple is always good!
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❤️ Reasons to Love This Recipe
- It's simple because it uses just a few readily-available ingredients.
- It's quick. You can have these baked and on your table in 30 minutes or less!
- It's an easy, one-bowl wonder. You literally mix everything in one bowl, shape the dough into a disc, and cut it into wedges. So easy!
- It has an abundance of chocolate! 🍫 If you love chocolate as much as we do, this recipe doesn't skimp on the chocolate chips. You will get a burst of chocolate flavor in every bite.
- These scones are moist and tender. They are not the least bit dry.
- They are make-ahead friendly. These scones freeze very well. If you have any leftovers, and that's a big if, you can place them in a freezer bag and freeze them. They will keep well in your freezer for up to 2 months. Simply reheat in the microwave.
🍫 Ingredients
- 3 cups self-rising flour. Self-rising flour already contains the baking powder and salt so you don't have to add them to this recipe. If you don't have self-rising flour, you can substitute all purpose flour but you will need to add 1 tablespoon of baking powder and 1 teaspoon of salt to it. Then stir to combine.
- ¼ cup granulated sugar. Adds sweetness but not too much.
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips. You can substitute ½ cup of regular chocolate chips.
- 1½ cup heavy cream. This ingredient is key for making moist and tender scones. I don't recommend substituting regular milk because it does not contain enough fat.
📝 Instructions
Step 1. Preheat oven to 425 F (218 C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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ℹ️ Substitutions
- Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Scones - To make these scones gluten free, follow this gluten free scones recipe by King Arthur Flour add the chocolate chips into the dry ingredients as instructed.
- Sugar Free - Substitute Swerve products for the sugar used in this recipe: Swerve granulated sugar. (affiliate links)
- All Purpose Flour - You can substitute all-purpose flour for the self-rising flour. Add 1 tablespoon of baking powder and 1 teaspoon of salt then stir to combine.
💡 Variations
- Butterscotch scones - substitute ½ cup of butterscotch chips for the mini chocolate chips.
- White chocolate scones - substitute ½ cup of white chocolate chips for the mini chocolate chips.
- Orange chocolate scones - Stir 2 tablespoons of orange zest into dry ingredients. Visit our recipe for lime scones to learn how to zest citrus.
- Chocolate cherry scones - Stir ½ cup of coarsely chopped dried cherries into the dry ingredients.
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🌡️ Storage
You can store any leftover scones in an airtight container in your pantry for up to a week or in a freezer bag for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave.
💭 Top Tips
- Keep heavy cream in the refrigerator until ready to use. It should be added cold and not at room temperature.
- After adding the heavy cream, be careful not to overmix. Overmixing can lead to tough and chewy scones. If you are concerned that you may have overmixed the dough, after shaping the dough into a disc allow it to rest for 15 to 20 minutes before baking.
- You may need to knead the dough a little bit with your hands to incorporate all of the dry ingredients. Again, take care not to overwork the dough.
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Chocolate Chip Scones
These chocolate chip scones are not only delicious, but they come together using only 4 simple ingredients and one bowl. Plus the end result is moist and chocolatey. Scones don't get any easier than this!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 cups self-rising flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 F (218 C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add flour, sugar, and chocolate chips to a large bowl and whisk to combine.3 cups self-rising flour, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- Add heavy cream and stir until a stiff dough forms.1½ cup heavy cream
- Turn dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Form into a disc about 8 inches in diameter.
- Cut into 8 triangles.
- Bake until lightly browned, about 10-12 minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for a few minutes. Serve warm with butter and jam as desired.
Notes
- Keep heavy cream in the refrigerator until ready to use. It should be added cold and not at room temperature.
- After adding the heavy cream, be careful not to overmix. Overmixing can lead to tough and chewy scones. If you are concerned that you may have overmixed the dough, after shaping the dough into a disc allow it to rest for 15 to 20 minutes before baking.
- You may need to knead the dough a little bit with your hands to incorporate all of the dry ingredients. Again, take care not to overwork the dough.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 460kcal (23%)Carbohydrates: 57g (19%)Protein: 8g (16%)Fat: 23g (35%)Saturated Fat: 14g (88%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 65mg (22%)Sodium: 33mg (1%)Potassium: 80mg (2%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 21g (23%)Vitamin A: 707IU (14%)Vitamin C: 1mg (1%)Calcium: 62mg (6%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Nutritional information provided is for one serving and is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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