Almond Chip Scones Recipe

By KSmitherman

Ingredients

• 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 5 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons almond extract
• 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a small bowl, whisk 3 eggs, cream and extract; add to crumb mixture just until moistened. Gently stir in chips and almonds. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 6-8 times.
On a greased baking sheet, pat dough into a 10-1/2-in. circle, about 3/4 in. thick. Cut into eight wedges. Beat remaining egg; brush over dough. Slightly separate wedges.
Bake at 425° for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Yield: 8 servings.