Hazelnut Chip Scones

By brenie_shydee

Ingredients

• SPICED BUTTER:
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 3/4 cup cold butter
• 1 egg, separated
• 1-1/2 cups refrigerated hazelnut nondairy creamer or half-and-half cream
• 1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• Additional sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Details

Preparation time 1mins

Preparation

Step 1

In abowl large , combine the first five ingredients; cut in butter until crumbly. In a small bowl, whisk egg yolk and creamer; add to dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in chocolate chips.

Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times. Divide dough in half. Pat each portion into a 7-in. circle; cut into eight wedges. Separate wedges and place on greased baking sheets.

Beat egg white; brush over dough. Sprinkle with additional sugar. Bake at 425° for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the spiced butter ingredients; beat until smooth. Serve with warm scones.