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Bakery-Style Flaky Chocolate Chip Scones with Vanilla Glaze

A triangular slice of freshly baked chocolate chip scones drizzled generously with white vanilla glaze.
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Make tender, buttery chocolate chip scones that taste like they came from a favorite bakery. This easy recipe uses cold butter to create flaky layers, and the sweet vanilla glaze finishes them perfectly for breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup cold heavy cream, plus more for brushing
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry blender or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
  4. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  5. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the cold heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract.
  6. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Use a fork to mix until just combined. Do not overmix; the dough will be shaggy.
  7. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead it 3 or 4 times until it just comes together. Pat the dough into a 3/4-inch thick circle or rectangle.
  8. Cut the dough into 8 equal wedges or use a round cutter. Place the scones onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch between them.
  9. Brush the tops lightly with a little extra heavy cream.
  10. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown. Let the scones cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. While the scones cool, prepare the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk, a half teaspoon at a time, if the glaze is too thick.
  12. Drizzle the vanilla glaze over the cooled scones. Let the glaze set before serving.

Notes

  • For the flakiest scones, make sure your butter and heavy cream are very cold.
  • Do not overwork the dough; minimal handling keeps the scones tender.
  • You can prepare the dough ahead of time, wrap it tightly, and chill it for up to 24 hours before baking.

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