Chocolate Chip Scones

By Addie

“These scones were one of the first things I learned to bake. They’re simple to mix, and the dough requires no rolling.”

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons granulated sugar, divided
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup (11/3 sticks) butter
• 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon half-and-half, divided
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Spray baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray.


Combine flour, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl and mix well. Cut in the butter with a pastry blender. Add chocolate chips and mix well.


Combine 3/4 cup half-and-half and egg in a small bowl and mix well. Stir into the flour mixture.


Drop batter by 2 1/2 tablespoonfuls 11/2 inches apart onto prepared baking sheets. Flatten slightly with a greased spatula.


Brush with the remaining half-and-half. Sprinkle with the remaining granulated sugar. Bake until golden, about 10 to 12 minutes.