Best 9 Chocolate Cherry Almond Scones Recipes

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Chocolate cherry almond scones are a scrumptious treat that combines the sweetness of chocolate and cherries with the nutty flavor of almonds. They are a perfect addition to any brunch or afternoon tea, and can be enjoyed as a snack or dessert. With a crispy exterior and a soft, fluffy interior, these scones are a taste of heaven in every bite. The combination of flavors and textures is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth, and the scones are easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients.

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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

DRIED CHERRY ALMOND SCONES



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     side-dish

Time 43m

Yield 6 scones

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 lemon, zested
Pinch salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 sticks cold butter, cut into pea size pieces
1 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds
1/2 cup heavy cream
Turbinado sugar, for garnishing
Honey Butter, recipe follows
1/2 pint cold heavy cream
2 tablespoons honey
1 orange, zested

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, lemon zest, salt and cinnamon. Add in the butter and rub with your fingers into the dry ingredients until a coarse meal forms. Add in the cherries and almonds. Add the heavy cream and combine it into the butter flour mixture.
  • Form the dough into a 1-inch thick disk and cut it into 6 wedges. Sprinkle each wedge generously with the turbinado sugar. Transfer the wedges to a parchment-lined sheet pan and bake in the preheated oven for 17 to 18 minutes, turning the pan halfway through. Serve warm with Honey Butter.
  • In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, add all ingredients and whip on high speed until the cream starts to clump and turn light yellow. Continue mixing as butter forms and the buttermilk begins to separate out. Scrape sides and continue mixing until mixture is one lump of butter. Place butter into a clean container or serving dish and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

CHERRY-ALMOND DROP SCONES



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This easy treat from Helen Phillips in Eaton, Colorado is studded with dried cherries and crunchy almonds. Pair with a cup of steaming cocoa, coffee or tea for a quick winter warm-up!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 14 scones.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup vanilla yogurt
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup dried cherries, chopped
1/2 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, combine the yogurt, butter, egg and extract. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cherries and almonds. , Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 243mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE-CHERRY SCONES



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These are so decadent tasting, but surprisingly have very little chocolate! The bonus they cook rather quick! I use black onyx cocoa powder from the Savory Spice Shop®- it allows for a much deeper, darker, and richer chocolate taste that regular Dutch processed cocoa powder just doesn't have.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Scone Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons black onyx cocoa powder (from Savory Spice Shop®)
½ cup brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons heavy cream
½ teaspoon almond extract
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine 1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Fold in chocolate chips.
  • Whisk together 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream, almond extract, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Stir cream mixture into flour mixture with a spatula until there are large clumps. Mix in cherry pie filling. Press the dough gently and lightly into a ball, being careful not to overmix.
  • Place dough onto a large cutting board and press into a disc that is approximately 1-inch thick and 10 inches in diameter. Cut into 8 wedges and transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Rotate the baking sheet and bake until the scones have a crispy crust with a light, moist interior and the edges look dry, about 10 more minutes. Remove from the oven, transfer to a cooling rack, and cool for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.9 calories, Carbohydrate 44.6 g, Cholesterol 25.5 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 252.1 mg, Sugar 15.7 g

CHOCOLATE-CHERRY SCONES



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These scones are made with Amarena cherries, which refers to a variety of dark wild cherry from the Bologna and Modena regions of Italy. They are typically sold preserved in a sweet syrup. They have an intense sweet cherry flavor, and pair perfectly with chocolate.

Provided by Kim's Cooking Now

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Scone Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup Amarena cherries in syrup, drained and halved (syrup reserved)
¼ cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup heavy cream
1 large egg
1 tablespoon heavy cream
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 ½ teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse 3 or 4 times to mix. Add butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs, 20 to 25 times. Pour mixture into a large bowl. Fold in cherries and chocolate chips, making sure they are well coated with the dry ingredients.
  • Mix together 1/2 cup heavy cream, egg, and 1 tablespoon cherry syrup together with a fork in a small bowl until well combined. Stir into flour mixture and mix just until slightly moistened.
  • Turn dough out onto a well floured surface. Gather dough in a circle using floured hands, kneading only slightly to incorporate any remaining dry ingredients. Flatten dough into a 9-inch round disc; cut disc into 8 triangles. Transfer scones using a bench scraper onto the prepared baking sheets (4 scones per baking sheet). Brush scones with 1 tablespoon heavy cream.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until light brown, 20 to 23 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Mix powdered sugar and milk together in a small bowl. Transfer to a small resealable plastic bag. Snip one corner off of the bag with a pair of scissors, and drizzle glaze on cooled scones.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.4 calories, Carbohydrate 49.5 g, Cholesterol 76.7 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 332.3 mg, Sugar 15.3 g

ALMOND CHOCOLATE CHERRY SCONES



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These easy Almond Chocolate Cherry Scones are made in a blender! They're loaded with fresh cherry flavor and melty chocolate. They make the perfect quick breakfast, and they'll be your coffee's new best friend!

Provided by Krista

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons of unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2/3 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 egg
1 cup pitted cherries, halved or diced
1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
2 tablespoons sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Prepare a baking sheet by place a large sheet on parchment paper on it.
  • To a food processor add whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Blend to mix.
  • Next add pieces of butter to the blender. Pulse blender until the butter is combined and starts to look like small peas.
  • In a small bowl, add almond milk, vanilla extract, almond extract, and egg. Whisk together and add liquid mixture to the blender. Pulse the blender until the mixture starts to look like a dough and wet and dry ingredients are combined.
  • Place dough on a well floured surfaced. Add cherries and chocolate chips to the dough. Using well floured hands, gently fold the cherries and chocolate into the dough.
  • Form the dough into a large disc shape.
  • Cut dough into 8 triangular pieces.
  • Add the scones to the prepared baking sheet. Place about 1″ apart from each other. Sprinkle the tops with the sliced almonds.
  • Bake for 13-15 minutes. (14 minutes was my sweet spot)
  • Remove from oven. Let cool for 5 minutes and serve

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 scone, Calories 362 calories, Sugar 20 g, Sodium 262 mg, Fat 17 g, Carbohydrate 50 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 7 g, Cholesterol 54 mg

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.

DARK CHOCOLATE CHUNK AND CHERRY SCONES



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Equally as tasty as expensive scones at the corner coffee shop, these fast-to-make scones feature the classic combo of chocolate and cherries. Try the variation below and enjoy them your way.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons cold butter
2 eggs
1 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks
1/2 cup dried cherries
1 teaspoon water

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Grease cookie sheet with shortening or cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Cut in butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until mixture forms coarse crumbs. In medium bowl, beat 1 of the eggs with fork. Stir in whipping cream and vanilla. Stir in chocolate chunks and cherries until combined. Pour over crumb mixture; stir just until moistened (do not overmix).
  • Place dough on lightly floured surface. Knead lightly 4 times; pat into 7-inch circle, about 1 inch thick. Transfer to cookie sheet. In small bowl, beat remaining egg; stir in water. Brush egg mixture lightly over top of dough; discard any remaining egg mixture. Cut into 8 wedges; separate slightly so wedges aren't touching.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack; cool 10 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Scone, Sodium 350 mg, Sugar 22 g, TransFat 1/2 g

CHERRY ALMOND SCONES



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

Provided by amandafl

Categories     Scones

Time 32m

Yield 8 scones, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, frozen
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup sour cream
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a medium bowl, mix flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Grate butter into flour mixture on the large holes of a box grater; use your fingers to work in butter (mixture should resemble coarse meal), then stir in raisins.
  • In a small bowl, whisk sour cream, almond extract and egg until smooth.
  • Using a fork, stir sour cream mixture into flour mixture until large dough clumps form. Use your hands to press the dough against the bowl into a ball. (The dough will be sticky in places, and there may not seem to be enough liquid at first, but as you press, the dough will come together.)
  • Place on a lightly floured surface and pat into a 7- to 8-inch circle about 3/4-inch thick. Sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoons of sugar. Use a sharp knife to cut into 8 triangles; place on a cookie sheet (preferably lined with parchment paper), about 1 inch apart. Bake until golden, about 15 to 17 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes and serve warm or at room temperature.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients. Fresh berries, almonds, and chocolate will give your scones the best flavor.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the scones tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking. Chilling the dough will help the scones rise and keep their shape.
  • Bake the scones until they are golden brown. Overbaking will make the scones dry.
  • Serve the scones warm. Scones are best served warm from the oven.

Conclusion:

Chocolate cherry almond scones are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect scones every time. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give these scones a try!

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