CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT SCONES

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Try my decadent scones as a breakfast or brunch treat or a snack served with coffee and mint tea. They're so festive for the holidays, decked out in red-and-white peppermint candy. -Shelly Platten, Amherst, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
3/4 cup vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 cup 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate baking chips
1 tablespoon coarse sugar
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted
1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk the yogurt, buttermilk, egg and extract; add to crumb mixture just until moistened. Stir in chocolate chips. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times. Divide dough in half; transfer each portion to a greased baking sheet. Pat into a 6-in. circle. Cut into six wedges, but do not separate. Sprinkle with coarse sugar. , Bake at 400° for 18-20 minutes or until puffed and tops are cracked. Remove to wire racks; cool slightly. Drizzle with melted chocolate and sprinkle with peppermint candies. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 257mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Poch Gatluak
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These scones were delicious! I love how the chocolate and peppermint flavors complement each other.


Kamala Thapa
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These scones were amazing! I've never had a scone so moist and flavorful. The chocolate and peppermint flavors were perfect together.


Aqsa Nazeer
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These scones were a bit too crumbly for my taste, but the flavor was good. I would try a different recipe next time.


Meliana Gutierrez
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I made these scones for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Tiron Mariyadas
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The scones were easy to make and turned out great! I used a gluten-free flour blend and they were still delicious.


Safina Rani
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These scones were delicious! I used white chocolate chips and they added a nice sweetness to the scones.


Sohdgh Dhhdfhh
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These scones were a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good. I would try a different recipe next time.


Natasha Ralebona
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I'm not a big fan of peppermint, but these scones were still really good. The chocolate flavor was rich and decadent, and the scones were perfectly moist.


laurie aburto
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These scones were amazing! The chocolate and peppermint flavors were perfect together, and the scones were so moist and fluffy.


Sadi Hasan
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The scones were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I would use less sugar next time.


Reduyan Ahmed
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These scones were easy to make and tasted great! I used semi-sweet chocolate chips and they added just the right amount of sweetness.


Annetta Watson
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I followed the recipe exactly and the scones turned out perfectly! They were moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


rejwan r
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The scones were a bit dry, but the glaze helped. The chocolate and peppermint flavors were good.


Miriam Roman olvera
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These scones were delicious! I love the chocolate and peppermint flavors together.


Harmony Z
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I made these scones for a brunch party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the chocolate peppermint flavor.


John Weah
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These scones were easy to make and turned out great! I used dark chocolate chips and they added a rich flavor. The glaze was a nice finishing touch.


86 malang
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I'm not usually a fan of scones, but these were surprisingly delicious! The combination of chocolate and peppermint was perfect, and the scones were so light and fluffy. I'll definitely be making these again.


Carol Beard
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These chocolate peppermint scones were a hit at my holiday party! They were incredibly moist and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness. The chocolate chips and peppermint extract added a festive touch, and the glaze gave them a beautiful


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