Chocolate Peppermint Scones

By barbsjustagirl

Nutrition Facts: 1 scone equals 328 calories, 15 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 39 mg cholesterol, 257 mg sodium, 46 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 6 g protein.

Ingredients

• 2 * 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 * 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour
• 1/2 * 1/2 cup baking cocoa
• 1/2 * 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 * 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 * 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 * 1/2 cup cold butter
• 3/4 * 3/4 cup (6 ounces) vanilla yogurt
• 1/2 * 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 * 1 egg
• 1 * 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1 * 1 cup 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate baking chips
• 1 * 1 tablespoon coarse sugar
• 2 * 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted
• 1/4 * 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies

Preparation

Step 1

* In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk the yogurt, buttermilk, egg and extract; add to crumb mixture just until moistened. Stir in chocolate chips.
* Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times. Divide dough in half; transfer each portion to a greased baking sheet. Pat into a 6-in. circle. Cut into six wedges, but do not separate. Sprinkle with sugar.
* Bake at 400° for 18-20 minutes or until puffed and tops are cracked. Remove to wire racks; cool slightly. Drizzle with melted chocolate and sprinkle with peppermint candies. Serve warm. Yield: 1 dozen.