Best 11 Chocolate Cherry Scones Recipes

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Chocolate cherry scones are a delightful pastry that combines the rich flavor of chocolate with the tangy sweetness of cherries. These scones are a perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner, you will find a recipe in this article that suits your needs and helps you create delicious chocolate cherry scones that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

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

BISQUICK™ CHERRY-CHOCOLATE CHIP SCONES



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Mix up a little Bisquick® mix with whipping cream, egg and extras like chips and fruit, and you'll have melt-in-your-mouth coffee shop scones.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1/3 cup finely chopped dried cherries
1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/3 cup whipping (heavy) cream
1 egg
About 1 tablespoon milk
About 1 tablespoon decorator sugar crystals

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Grease cookie sheet with shortening or cooking spray. In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, cherries, chocolate chips, granulated sugar, whipping cream and egg until soft dough forms.
  • Place dough on surface sprinkled with Bisquick mix; gently roll in Bisquick mix to coat. Shape into ball; knead 10 times. Pat dough into 8-inch circle on cookie sheet. Brush dough with milk; sprinkle with sugar crystals. Cut into 8 wedges, but do not separate.
  • Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown; carefully separate wedges. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Scone, Sodium 380 mg, Sugar 16 g, TransFat 1 g

HEART-SHAPED DRIED CHERRY AND CHOCOLATE CHIP SCONES



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Categories     Bread     Chocolate     Breakfast     Brunch     Bake     Valentine's Day     Kid-Friendly     Mother's Day     Dried Fruit     Cherry     Winter     Anniversary     Shower     Pastry     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups unbleached all purpose flour
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
7 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, diced
1 teaspoon (packed) grated orange peel
3/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup coarsely chopped dried tart cherries
2/3 cup chilled buttermilk
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Milk (for glaze)

Steps:

  • Butter and flour baking sheet. Whisk 2 cups flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in large bowl. Add butter and grated orange peel; rub in with fingertips until coarse meal forms. Mix in chocolate chips and dried cherries. Whisk buttermilk, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and almond extract in small bowl to blend. Add buttermilk mixture to dry ingredients; stir with fork until dough comes together in moist clumps. Gather dough into ball. Press out dough on lightly floured surface to 3/4-inch thickness. Using 2-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out scones. Gather scraps, press out dough and cut out additional scones. Transfer to baking sheet, spacing 1 inch apart. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Brush scones lightly with milk; sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar. Bake until scones are crusty on top and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 15 minutes (or up to 20 minutes if refrigerated). Serve warm or at room temperature.

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

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-CHOCOLATE CHIP SCONES



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Yoplait® strawberry lowfat yogurt provides a simple addition to these baked chocolate and cherry scones.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup firm butter or margarine
1 cup Yoplait® strawberry lowfat yogurt (from 2 lb container)
1/2 cup dried cherries or cranberries
1/4 cup semisweet miniature chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 . Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.
  • In medium bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter, using pastry blender, until mixture looks like fine crumbs. Stir in yogurt, cherries and chocolate chips (dough will seem a little crumbly).
  • On lightly floured surface, shape dough into a ball. Knead dough lightly 10 times. Divide dough in half. On cookie sheet, pat each half of dough into 6-inch circle. Cut each circle into 6 wedges, using sharp knife, but do not separate wedges.
  • Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to rack. Carefully separate wedges. Cool 10 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Scone

CHOCOLATE CHERRY SCONES



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Tender, chocolatey scones with tart dried cherries tucked inside, plus a decadent dark chocolate drizzle. But they're not all indulgence - these tasty triangles are made a little more palatable with pure maple syrup instead of refined white sugar.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups white whole wheat flour + more for cutting (can also use all-purpose flour)
1/4 cup cocoa powder (I like Ghirardelli brand)
1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/3 cup about 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (salted butter is fine, I just suggest you reduce the salt to 1/2 teaspoon)
1 large egg
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup chopped dried cherries
1/3 cup dark chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  • Cut the into chunks and add it to the flour mixture. Using your fingers or a pastry blender, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles course crumbs.
  • In a separate small bowl, beat the egg. Add the heavy whipping cream, pure maple syrup, and vanilla. Mix well.
  • Create a well in the dry ingredients, then pour the wet mixture in. With a wooden spoon, mix the dough just until it all comes together. Add the cherries and stir until combined.
  • Spread a little flour on your pastry surface and turn the dough onto the surface. With your hands, and using a little flour if necessary, shape the dough into an approximately 8-inch x 5-inch rectangle. Cut the dough in half down the middle and again across so that you have four rectangles. Slice each rectangle on the diagonal to create two rough triangles.
  • Carefully transfer the scones to the cookie sheet and bake until set, about 15 minutes.
  • Let cool for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack with paper towels underneath (the paper towels help with clean-up). Allow to cool completely.
  • Place chocolate chips in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave at 50% power for 30 seconds. Stir and cook at 50% power in 15-second increments until the chips melt completely smooth when you stir them. With a spoon, drizzle the chocolate over the scones. Let cool so the chocolate will harden, then serve.

CHOCOLATE CHERRY SCONES



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Categories     Chocolate

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
1/4 cup Hershey Baking Coca
1/4 tsp. salt
5 tbsp. butter
1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 egg
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
1/4 tsp. almond extract
2 tsp. maraschino juice

Steps:

  • 1. First, combine the flour, coca, sugar, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Cut in the butter into the mixture till have course crumbs. 2. Next add the egg, buttermilk, extract. I admit I added 1 tbsp. of the marischino juice into mixture too, I really wanted the cherry flavor to pop. Mix it well into flour mixture. 3. Add the chopped up cherries, and form a disk onto a cookie sheet. Shape it into about 1- 1.5 inches thick. If you want heart shaped like I did, use a lightly floured cookie cutter and cut out the hearts but do not separate it. If you don't want do hearts then cut the disk into wedges, again do not separate. 4. Bake at 400 F for 15 minutes. Let it cool when the scones are done. 5. In a small bowl, melt for 30 seconds the white chocolate chips with the 2 tsp. of the cherry juice. 6. Mix it well till smooth. 7. Drizzle the white chocolate mixture over the scones. If you did use the cookie cutter separate the hearts.

CHOCOLATE CHIP-DRIED CHERRY SCONES (GIFT JAR)



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A great gift, or just make up a batch for a holiday treat. Great with tea.

Provided by Mikekey *

Categories     Other Breads

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2 c all purpose flour
1 Tbsp baking powder
1 Tbsp granulated sugar
1/8 tsp salt
1 c semi-sweet chocolate chips (or dark chocolate chips)
1/2 c dried cherries, diced

Steps:

  • 1. Sift flour and baking powder together in mixing bowl. Add sugar and salt and toss together to blend well. transfer mixture to 1-quart wide-mouth jar.
  • 2. Place chocolate chips in small plastic zip-type bag and seal. Add to jar. Place cherries in small palstic zip-type bag and seal. Add to jar. Seal jar.
  • 3. Decorate jar and attach gift tag with the following instructions: Chocolate Chip-Dried Cherry Scones Makes 8 scones. Scones 1 jar Chocolate Chip-Dried Cherry Scones Mix 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted gutter, chilled 2 large eggs, at room temperature 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream Egg Wash 1 large egg yolk 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream 2 teaspoons granulated sugar Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or nonstick liner. Add flour mixture from jar mix to work bowl of food processor fitted with steel blade. Cut butter into pieces and add to bowl. Pulse until butter is cut into tiny pieces. Add chocolate and cherries from jar and pulse three times. Mix 2 eggs and 34/ cup cream together. Add mixture through feed tube with processor running. Process until dough forms ball. Transfer dough to lightly floured work surface. Pat into a 1/2-inch thick rectangle. Cut out two 6-inch circles. Cut each circle into quarters. Place scones on baking sheet 2 inches apart. Mix egg yolk and 2 tablespoons cream together. Brush tops of scones with wash and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 13 to 14 minutes or until light golden. Cool on rack.

CHERRY WHITE CHOCOLATE SCONES RECIPE



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Provided by MissHeather

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon each baking soda and salt
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg
1 cup dried cherries or cranberries, halved
3 ounces white chocolate , chopped
TOPPING
2 ounces white chocolate, melted

Steps:

  • Line large rimless baking sheet with parchment paper. In large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Using pastry blender, cut in butter. In small boll, whisk buttermilk with egg, ; add to flour mixture. Sprinkle with cherries and white chocolate; stir with for to make soft dough. With lightly floured hands, press dough into ball. On floured surface, knead dough gently 10 tines. Pat out into 10 x 7 inch rectangle; trim edges to straighten. Cut rectangle into 6 squares; cut each diagonally in half. Place on prepared pan. Bake in centre of 400 oven until golden, 18 - 20 minutes. Transfer to rack; let cool. Topping: Drizzle with chocolate. Let stand until set, about 1 hour.

CHERRY CHOCOLATE CHIP SCONES



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Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups Original Bisquick®
1/3 cup finely chopped dried cherries
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons sugar
1/3 cup whipping (heavy) cream
1 egg
1 tablespoon (about) milk
2 tablespoons (about) sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 425°. Grease cookie sheet. Mix Bisquick, cherries, chocolate chips, 3 tablespoons sugar, the whipping cream and egg until soft dough forms.2. Place dough on surface sprinkled with Bisquick roll in Bisquick to coat. Shape into a ball knead 10 times. Pat dough into 8-inch circle on cookie sheet. Brush dough with milk sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sugar. Cut into 8 wedges, but do not separate.3. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Carefully separate wedges. Serve warm.HIGH ALTITUDE (3500 to 6500 feet): Heat oven to 450°. Use 2 tablespoons sugar instead of 3 tablespoons.NUTRITION FACTS: 1 Scone: Calories 240 (Calories from Fat 90) Fat 10g (Saturated 4g) Cholesterol 35mg Sodium 440mg Carbohydrate 36g (Dietary Fiber 3g) Protein 4g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 4% Calcium 6% Iron 6% DIET EXCHANGES: 2 Starch 1/2 Fruit 1 1/2 FatBETTY'S TIP: Pick your favorite fruit! Dried apricots, cranberries and blueberries make great stand-ins for the dried cherries.From "Betty Crocker's Bisquick Cookbook." Text Copyright 2000 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Chocolate-Cherry Scones Baking: Essential Baking Hacks & A Flavorful Finale

Essential Baking Hacks:
  • Precise Measurements: Accuracy in measurements is paramount for perfect scones. Use a kitchen scale or standard-size U.S. 1/2 cup and 1/4 cup dry ingredient scoops for utmost accuracy.
  • Top-Notch Ingredients: Use premium-quality ingredients to ensure the best possible results. Opt for fresh, cold milk and unsalted butter straight from the refrigerator. These help form the foundation of a successful sconce batter.
  • Chilling the Ingredients: Chilling the milk, butter, chocolate, and berries before using them is a pro tip that guarantees light and airy scones. It prevents the butter from melting too quickly and distributing unevenly, leading to a more consistent texture.
  • Preservation of the Chocolate: To avoid melting, store the chocolate in the freezer 15 minutes prior to using it and then handling it in chunks. This step ensures chocolatey surprises in every delectable morsel.
  • Kneading with Care: Be gentle when handling the sconce batter, aiming for a shaggy and imperfect texture. Mixing too much will develop the gluten in the batter, which will result in tough scones; instead, you want a crumbly mixture that will allow for a light and airy texture.
  • Shaping the Scones: Form the sconce into a thick circle, around 1 inch thick. This will ensure even cooking and consistent texture across the entire sconce.
  • Baking until Perfected: Bake the scones until the outsides are golden brown and the insides are slightly undercooked. This is easier to do if you cut a sconce in half and bake until the inside is about three-fourths of the way there. You want a moist yet firm texture.
Conclusion: A Flavorful Finale These Chocolate-Cherry Scones embody culinary mastery. An inviting golden-crisscrossed crust is simply irresistible, while the inside blooms with a symphony of soft and fluffy textures, tastefully speckled with chocolate and bursting with sweet cherry notes. The harmonious marriage of textures and flavors makes each morsel an absolute treat!

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