Description
Delightful chocolate chip pecan scones perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 and 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, VERY cold and cut into tiny pieces
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 ounce bag chocolate chips
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- For the egg wash: 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon milk or water
- 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°(F). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
- In a large bowl combine flour, salt, baking powder, brown sugar and cinnamon; mix well to combine.
- Cut the butter into small cubes then work it into the mixture (using your fingers, two forks, or a pastry cutter) until it resembles a coarse meal.
- In a glass measuring cup whisk together the egg, cream, and vanilla. Add the liquid mixture to the flour mixture. Add in the chocolate chips and pecans. Use a fork to stir everything together until just moistened. Don’t worry if the dough looks shaggy!
- Empty the loose dough out onto a clean, lightly floured work surface. Knead the dough a few times, then shape it into an 8-inch disc.
- Cut the disc into 8 wedges and carefully transfer them to the prepared sheet, placing them 2″ apart.
- Lightly brush each scone with the egg wash.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until light golden brown.
- Allow scones to cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar before serving!
Notes
- For best results, ensure butter is very cold.
- Don’t overwork the dough to keep scones flaky.
- Can substitute walnuts for pecans if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bakery
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg