Best 6 Chocolate Chip Buttermilk Scones Recipes

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Chocolate chip buttermilk scones are the perfect treat to enjoy for breakfast or as a snack. They are easy to make and can be customized with different flavors and toppings. Whether you prefer them plain or loaded with chocolate chips, nuts, or fruit, there's a chocolate chip buttermilk scone recipe out there for everyone. In this article, we'll guide you through finding the best chocolate chip buttermilk scone recipe for your taste and skill level. We'll provide tips for choosing the right ingredients and ensuring your scones turn out perfectly every time.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE CHIP BUTTERMILK SCONES



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Chocolate chips make these scones a hit with everyone who tries them. The confectioners' sugar glaze is a simple way to dress them up a bit.-Reba Starling-Silvey, Versailles, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups self-rising flour
2/3 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and baking powder. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly; stir in buttermilk just until blended. Stir in chocolate chips; , Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead gently 8-10 times. Pat into a 9-in. circle. Cut with a floured 2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. , Bake at 450° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks., In a small bowl, combine glaze ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over scones. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 395mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHOCOLATE CHIP SCONES



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 55m

Yield 8 scones

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 cups baking mix, such as Bisquick, plus more for dusting
1/4 cup brown sugar
4 tablespoons salted butter, diced and chilled
2 large eggs, beaten
1/4 cup buttermilk
Splash vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
1/2 cup milk
Splash vanilla extract
3 cups sifted powdered sugar
Pinch kosher salt
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • Mix together the baking mix and brown sugar in a large bowl. Cut the butter into the baking mix until fine crumbs form. Mix together the eggs, buttermilk and vanilla in a small pitcher. While mixing with a fork, slowly add the wet mix to the dry until just combined. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
  • Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Form into a 3/4-inch-thick rectangle, then into 4 equal squares. Cut each square in half, creating 8 triangles. Transfer the triangles to the baking sheet and bake until lightly browned, about 18 minutes. Allow them to cool slightly.
  • For the icing: While the scones cool, mix together the milk, vanilla, powdered sugar and salt in a bowl until smooth.
  • Drizzle the icing over the cooled scones, then sprinkle with the mini chocolate chips. Allow the icing to set slightly before eating.

CHOCOLATE CHIP SCONES



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These are great with a cup of coffee or tea.The texture is similar to a biscuit and not as dry as most scones. They can be frozen and baked at a later date. Amount of servings is an estimate and prep time does not include 45 min. of refridgeration.

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     Scones

Time 43m

Yield 11 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 cup unsalted butter (room temp.)
1/4 cup sugar, plus
2 tablespoons sugar (6 TBSP total)
3 eggs
1/3 cup buttermilk
1/2-3/4 cup chocolate chips (mini or regular)

Steps:

  • Mix flour and baking powder in a bowl.
  • In another bowl, with an electric mixer, beat butter on high speed until creamy. Add (all) sugar and beat 3-5 minutes more until pale and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each. Mix in buttermilk then scrape down the sides of the bowl. Reduce speed to low and add flour mixture; mix only until blended.
  • Fold in the chocolate chips.
  • Scoop 1/3 cupfuls of dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet, about 2 inches apart.
  • Loosely cover dough with plastic wrap and refridgerate about 45 minutes. (or freeze, and when hard, remove to a plastic bag and freeze for up to 6 weeks).
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Uncover scones (or take frozen ones out of freezer) and bake 15 minutes. Turn down the heat to 325 degrees and bake about 13 minutes longer, or until pale golden brown. Cool, uncovered, on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.3, Fat 20.7, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 95.4, Sodium 130, Carbohydrate 38.5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 11.5, Protein 6

CHOCOLATE CHIP SCONES



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An easy Chocolate Chip Scones recipe

Categories     Chocolate     Breakfast     Brunch     Bake     Winter     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 scones

Number Of Ingredients 12

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
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter, diced
1 teaspoon (packed) grated lemon peel
3/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup chilled buttermilk
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Milk (for glaze)

Steps:

  • Butter and flour baking sheet. Sift 2 cups flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt into large bowl. Add butter and lemon peel; rub in with fingertips until butter is reduced to size of rice grains. Mix in chocolate chips. Whisk buttermilk, egg yolk and vanilla in small bowl to blend. Add buttermilk mixture to dry ingredients; mix until dough comes together in moist clumps. Gather dough into ball. Press dough out on lightly floured surface to 8-inch round; cut round into 6 wedges. Transfer wedges to prepared baking sheet, spacing 1 inch apart. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Preheat oven to 400°. 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 20 minutes. Serve warm.

BUTTERMILK SCONES



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This basic scone recipe can be adapted by adding chopped dried fruit or grated cheese.

Provided by BEVCHRIS

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Scone Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup butter, melted
1 ¼ cups buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Add butter and buttermilk; stir until a soft dough is formed.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and press dough into a rectangle about 3/4 inch thick and 4 inches wide. Cut into 8 even sized pieces.
  • Place the scones on a lightly greased baking sheet and bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.6 calories, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Cholesterol 21.9 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 534 mg, Sugar 2 g

HAZELNUT CHOCOLATE CHIP SCONES



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Chocolate, hazelnuts and the tangy taste of buttermilk -these delicious scones are easy to make. They come together fast. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 8 scones.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 cup buttermilk
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup hazelnuts, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Whisk together first 5 ingredients; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, whisk together egg, buttermilk and vanilla; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Stir in chocolate chips and hazelnuts., Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 8 times. Pat dough into a 6-in. circle. Cut into 8 wedges; place on a greased baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Fat 23g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 327mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Tips:

  • Use cold butter: This will help the scones stay light and flaky.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing will make the scones tough.
  • Chill the dough before baking: This will help the scones rise evenly.
  • Brush the scones with milk before baking: This will give them a golden brown crust.
  • Serve the scones warm with butter and jam.

Conclusion:

Chocolate chip buttermilk 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.

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