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Chocolate Chip Coffee Scones

Delightful scones infused with rich coffee flavor and studded with melty chocolate chips, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 tbsp instant espresso powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cut into small pieces)
  • 3/4 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1 tbsp heavy whipping cream (for glaze)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 1 tsp instant espresso powder (for glaze)
  • 1 tbsp brewed coffee (or espresso)
  • 1-2 tbsp milk or cream (or water, for glaze)

Method
 

  1. Combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and instant espresso powder in a large bowl.
  2. Cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients until coarse crumbs form, then stir in the mini chocolate chips.
  3. Whisk together the vanilla extract and cold heavy cream, then pour into the flour mixture in two parts and mix gently.
  4. Turn the dough onto a floured surface, knead gently, and shape into an 8-inch circle.
  5. Cut the dough into eight triangles, place on a baking sheet, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to an hour.
  6. Preheat oven to 400°F, brush scones with egg wash, sprinkle with turbinado sugar, and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  7. Prepare the coffee glaze by mixing sifted powdered sugar with instant espresso, brewed coffee, and cream until smooth.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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