Best 6 Almond Chip Scones Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable aroma and delightful taste of freshly baked almond chip scones, a tantalizing treat that combines the nutty sweetness of almonds with a tender, flaky texture. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this culinary journey will guide you through the steps of creating these mouthwatering scones, transforming your kitchen into a haven of heavenly aromas and flavors.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE ALMOND SCONES



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Make and share this Chocolate Almond Scones recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Zaney1

Categories     Scones

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
5 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
4 ounces butter, cold
3 eggs, divided
2 teaspoons almond extract
3/4 cup cream
1 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup almonds, sliced, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.
  • Cut in butter until it resembles course meal.
  • Add 2 eggs (1 egg is reserved for later use), almond extract and cream.
  • Stir until soft dough forms; mix in chocolate chips and toasted almonds.
  • Pat out dough until 3/4 inch thick.
  • Cut into diamond shape; brush with reserved egg.
  • Place on baking pan coated with cooking spray.
  • Bake for 10 minutes until lightly browned.
  • Serve warm.

ALMOND CHIP SCONES



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For bridal showers or other special occasions, I often triple the recipe for these moist scones. You can try blueberries instead of chocolate chips and almonds. Or cut the dough into strips like biscotti, bake them and dip them into coffee.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 595 calories, Fat 35g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 178mg cholesterol, Sodium 707mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

ALMOND PASTE SCONES



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Make and share this Almond Paste Scones recipe from Food.com.

Provided by DrGaellon

Categories     Scones

Time 37m

Yield 8 scones

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/8 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup packed almond paste
1/3 cup unsalted butter, very cold
1/3 cup dried cherries or 1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup Amaretto (optional)
1/3 cup heavy cream or 1/3 cup half-and-half
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
sugar, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • If using optional amaretto, soak cherries in amaretto for 15-20 minutes before beginning.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F Stack two baking sheets together and line the top one with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Using the large holes on a box grater, grate the almond paste and then the butter directly into the dry ingredients. With a pastry cutter, cut the almond paste and the butter into the dry ingredients until a few pea-sized lumps remain. Stir in the cherries or mini chocolate chips. (If using amaretto, drain cherries before adding. Drink or discard amaretto.).
  • In a separate small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, and both extracts. With a fork, gradually stir enough of the liquid into the dry mixture until the mixture just starts to come together, reserving about 1 tablespoon of the liquid to brush the tops of the scones.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and very gently pat into an 8-inch round about 1 1/2 inches high. Using a chef's knife or bench scraper. cut the dough round into 8 wedges. Transfer the wedges to the baking sheet, spacing the scones at least 1 inch apart. Lightly brush the tops of the scones with the reserved egg-cream mixture and sprinkle liberally with sugar.
  • Bake in the top third of the oven for 15 to 18 minutes or until the tops are golden. Transfer the scones to a wire rack to cool slightly, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.1, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 60.3, Sodium 214.8, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 6.8, Protein 5.2

CHOCOLATE-ALMOND SCONES



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The rich chocolate and almond flavor of these scones is perfect for breakfast, brunch or a snack anytime you want.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 27m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/4 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt or low-fat buttermilk
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 egg

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Mix Bisquick, sugar and cocoa in medium bowl. Stir in yogurt, almond extract and egg until soft dough forms. Turn dough onto surface dusted with Bisquick; roll in Bisquick to coat. Shape into ball; knead 10 times.
  • Place dough on ungreased cookie sheet; pat into 8-inch circle. Brush with additional yogurt if desired. Cut into 8 wedges with floured knife, but do not separate.
  • Bake about 12 minutes or until set. Carefully separate wedges. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 500 mg

CHOCOLATE CHIP AND CRANBERRY SCONES



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Great for dessert or a special breakfast! Not quite as dry as most scones and filled with chocolate in every bite!

Provided by KLang436

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Scone Recipes

Time 32m

Yield 11

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into pieces
½ (12 ounce) bag semisweet chocolate chips
¼ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup almond milk, or more as needed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a food processor; add butter and process until the resulting mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Transfer mixture to a large mixing bowl.
  • Stir chocolate chips and cranberries into the flour mixture. Add almond milk 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing it into the flour mixture with your hands or a spoon.
  • Whisk almond milk and vanilla extract together in a small bowl and stir into the mixture with the final addition of almond milk, kneading the resulting dough by hand until it begins to come together, adding extra almond milk as needed to make it moist enough to be workable.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll into 11 golf ball-sized spheres and flatten so they resemble a pancake about 3/4-inch thick; arrange onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 12 to 14 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33.6 g, Cholesterol 13.9 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 237.3 mg, Sugar 16.4 g

CHOCOLATE CHERRY ALMOND SCONES



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Biscuit-like scones studded with dried cherries and bittersweet chocolate make a wonderful addition to a bread basket.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
5 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons cold butter
1/4 cup dried tart cherries, chopped
1/4 cup chopped bittersweet baking chocolate
1 egg
3/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
  • In large bowl, mix flour, 5 tablespoons sugar, the baking powder and salt. Cut in butter, using pastry blender or fork, until mixture looks like coarse meal. Stir in cherries and chocolate. In small bowl, beat egg, 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons of the milk and the almond extract with whisk; add to flour mixture, stirring just until moistened. (Dough will be sticky.)
  • On cookie sheet, pat dough with floured hands into 8-inch round. Cut round into 12 wedges, but do not separate. Brush dough with remaining 1 tablespoon milk; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sugar and the almonds.
  • Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown. Carefully separate wedges; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 27 g, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 150 mg

Tips:

  • To achieve the perfect crumbly texture, use cold butter. Grate the butter and incorporate it quickly into the flour mixture using your fingertips or a pastry cutter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Use buttermilk or yogurt to add moisture and tenderness to the scones. If you don't have either on hand, you can make a buttermilk substitute by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • Stir in the almond chips and cranberries just until combined. Overmixing will result in tough scones.
  • To prevent the scones from becoming dry, bake them in a hot oven (425°F) for a short amount of time (15-20 minutes). Keep an eye on them to ensure they don't overbake.
  • Allow the scones to cool slightly before glazing them with the maple glaze. This will help the glaze set and prevent it from soaking into the scones.

Conclusion:

These delightful almond chip scones are a perfect combination of crumbly texture, sweet and tart flavors, and a touch of maple glaze. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, these scones are a great choice for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet afternoon snack. Whether you enjoy them on their own or with a dollop of whipped cream or jam, these scones are sure to be a hit with family and friends. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's indulge in the irresistible goodness of these almond chip scones!

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