Chocolate Chip Scones Recipe

This buttery Chocolate Chip Scones Recipe results in scones that are tender and soft on the inside, dotted with melty chocolate chips, and baked up golden with just the right little crunch around the edges. Serve ’em warm with a pat of butter, or dress them up with whipped cream and fresh berries for a sweet treat that’s just right any time of day.

Easy Chocolate Chip Scones Recipe

These easy chocolate chip scones are flavored with a touch of vanilla and almond extract, bringing out the rich, melty chocolate chips in every tender bite. They’re a delicious choice for so many occasions, from a cozy breakfast or weekend brunch to afternoon tea, coffee breaks, holiday gatherings, and special celebrations. I love serving these homemade scones warm for dessert, as part of a holiday brunch spread, or whenever we’re craving a sweet, bakery-style treat at home.

Key ingredients you’ll need to make simple Chocolate Chip Scones: (Scroll down for full printable recipe card and quantities.)

• Flour – All purpose flour forms the base of the dough.
• Sugar – A combination of granulated sugar and light brown sugar for sweetness.
• Leavening – Baking powder gives rise to the scones while baking and salt balances the flavor.
• Flavorings – Vanilla extract and almond extract enhance the flavor.
• Chocolate Chips – Semi-sweet chocolate chips for a melty chocolate taste.
• Butter – Unsalted butter for richness.
• Heavy Cream – Cold heavy cream will give the scones a golden brown color.
• Raw Sugar – Turbinado sugar sprinkled on the tops add crunch.

How to Make Chocolate Chip Scones Recipe

• Heat Oven and Prepare Pan – Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper,
• Sift Dry Ingredients – Use a whisk to sift together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
• Add Chocolate Chips – Add chocolate chips tossing to distribute and coat with flour.
• Butter – Add frozen butter to the flour mixture. Use a fork to toss through the dry ingredients evenly. Make a well in the center.
• Combine Wet Ingredients – Whisk together heavy cream, egg, vanilla and almond extracts then add to the bowl. Stir to combine.
• Roll Scone Dough – Turn out onto a lightly floured surface such as a silpat or wax paper. Pat into an 8-inch disc. Dip a knife into flour and cut into 8 equal wedges.
• Transfer Scones to Pan – Place wedges on baking sheet. Brush the tops with heavy cream and sprinkle each with turbinado sugar.
• Oven – Bake per the recipe until golden brown.
• Serve – Remove scones to a cooling rack. Serve with butter or whipped cream and berries

Kitchen Equipment to Make Chocolate Chip Scones

• Large sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
• Large bowl, medium bowl.
• Balloon whisk.
• Box grater.
• Rubber spatula.
• Measuring cups and measuring spoons.
• Sharp knife and a pastry brush.

Recipe Variations, Tips and Substitutions

• Chocolate Chips – You can fill these scones with milk chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, bittersweet chocolate chips or semisweet chocolate chips. Use any type of chocolate chip that you enjoy.
• Don’t Place Scones Too Close Together – It’s important to use a baking sheet that allows space for spreading so the scones don’t bake together.
• Slice Dough into Equal Portions – To ensure the wedges bake evenly use a sharp knife to first cut the circle of dough into four sections. Then cut each section in half to form 8 even wedges.
• Coarse Sugar – Turbinado sugar is raw sugar that has larger crystals that hold up beautifully while baking to add sparkle and crunch to the tops. 
• Heavy Cream – If your prefer, you can use melted butter to brush the tops of the chocolate chip scones. You could also use a simple egg wash.
• Cold Butter – This recipe uses frozen butter which is a terrific shortcut resulting in flaky layers in the baked scones. If you forget to freeze the butter, you can use cold butter, cut into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or a food processor, if you prefer. Do this prior to adding the chocolate chips to the dough.
• Serving Options – Serve Chocolate Chip Scones with cinnamon butter, honey butter or fresh whipped cream and fresh strawberries, raspberries or blueberries.

Storage and Leftovers

• Make-Ahead Tip – You can make the scones one day in advance and chill them in the fridge until baking. When doing so, cover with plastic wrap and brush with cream just before baking.
• Leftovers – Fresh scones are much like homemade biscuits in that they’re best made and eaten the same day. You can keep these Chocolate Chip Scones in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Reheating – Reheat gently in the microwave in single serving portions.
• Freezer – You can freeze these scones prior to baking. Freeze unbaked scones on a sheet pan then place into an airtight container. Brush the tops with cream and sprinkle with turbinado sugar just before baking. Bake from frozen at 400°F for 22-25 minutes or until golden brown.
• Baked Scones – Store chocolate chip scones in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat just before serving.

Mores Scones Recipes to Make

• My berry filled Blueberry Sour Cream Scones are drizzled with a vanilla cream glaze.
• Savory Bacon and Cheddar Scones are delicious slathered with a homemade pineapple butter.
• Cranberry Orange Scones are always a winning choice.
• Homemade Peach Scones are a wonderful option during peach season.
• Lemon Poppy Seed Scones are perfect for Spring.
• Cranberry Orange Sour Cream Scones are a seasonal must make that we love year-round.
• Vanilla Bean Scones from That Skinny Chick Can Bake.

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• Sheet Pan
• Silicone Spatulas
• Measuring Set
• Mixing Bowls