Chocolate Scones

Name: Chocolate Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Type 00 flour 1.67 cups; Whole milk 0.67 cup; Butter at room temperature 3 ½ tbsp; Sugar 3 ¼ tbsp; Unsweetened cocoa powder 4 tbsp; Baking powder 2 ¼ tsp; Eggs 1; Whole milk to taste; Apple and orange jam with pink pepper 6.3 oz; Fresh liquid cream ½ cup; Powdered sugar 2.7 tbsp; Vanilla bean ½

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396

Calories per serving

Vegetarian

Energy Kcal 396
Carbohydrates g 60.2
of which sugars g 34.2
Protein g 7.1
Fats g 14.1
of which saturated fat g 7.93
Fiber g 2
Cholesterol mg 72
Sodium mg 72

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Makes: 6
Cost: Low
Note + 15-20 min. of dough resting

PRESENTATION

Let's take a trip to English tea time and add a rich twist with these chocolate scones. I mean, they swap out the usual neutral flavor for a deep cocoa taste that's both sweet and indulgent. Regular scones? Mild, usually filled with jam or cream. But this chocolate scone recipe mixes in cocoa powder for a dessert vibe that stands out on any tea table. Really, when you bite in, you get a tender texture that still has that classic crumbly feel—just with a bit more chocolatey comfort. Some folks in England stick to the traditional side, but these easy chocolate scones show a playful approach.

And look, pairing them with a scoop of whipped cream and a spoonful of apple or orange jam gives an awesome mix of moist scone and tangy fruit. Honestly, each bite is a fun and fancy experience. In England, different regions have their own scone styles. Adding cocoa powder? It's a simple trick that makes these homemade treats feel special. Friends and family will love the idea of baking scones that taste like dessert but still work for breakfast or an afternoon snack.

Plus, there’s room to get creative—switch up the toppings or toss in some chocolate chips for a double chocolate hit. These homemade chocolate scones are a cool way to play with tradition and try something new. So, without going overboard, serving them with English tea feels just right, but they, to be honest, pair well with any hot drink. Between the crispy edges and soft insides, each bite is a reminder of why people keep coming back to scones, especially with chocolate in the mix.

And here's the thing: when it comes to scone ingredients, a few tweaks can turn a snack into a decadent treat everyone wants a piece of. Whether it’s for a holiday brunch or just a chill afternoon, these scones make any spread more exciting. Enjoy the really good mix of tradition and modern twist in every bite! Pretty much.

INGREDIENTS

396

Calories per serving

Ingredients for 6 scones: Type 00 flour 1.67 cups (200 g); Whole milk 0.67 cup (150 ml); Butter 3 ½ tbsp (50 g) - at room temperature; Sugar 3 ¼ tbsp (40 g); Unsweetened cocoa powder 4 tbsp (20 g); Baking powder 2 ¼ tsp (10 g)

for brushing: Eggs 1; Whole milk to taste

for filling: Apple and orange jam 6.3 oz (180 g) - with pink pepper; Fresh liquid cream ½ cup (125 ml); Powdered sugar 2.7 tbsp (20 g); Vanilla bean ½

Preparation

How to prepare Chocolate Scones

To prepare the chocolate scones, place the sifted flour 1 and cocoa 2 in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle. Add the sugar 3 and baking powder.

and the butter cut into pieces at room temperature 4. Pour in the milk 5 and mix at medium speed until you obtain a compact and slightly sticky dough 6.

Form a dough ball 7, place it in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rest in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes 8. After this time, take the dough ball and roll it out with a rolling pin into a sheet about 0.4 inches thick 9.

Using a round pastry cutter, about 2.8 inches in diameter, cut out discs 10, about 6, and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Beat an egg with a tablespoon of milk and brush the surface of the chocolate scones 11. Bake in a static oven preheated to 392°F for 15 minutes (fan oven 356°F for 10 minutes). Remove the scones from the oven, they will be nicely golden brown 12, and let them cool on a wire rack.

When they are warm, cut them in half 13 and fill them with a teaspoon of jam 14. Separately prepare the cream: in a stand mixer (or in a bowl with an electric mixer) pour the fresh cream, turn on the whisks, and add the powdered sugar 15. To whip the cream, you can watch the detailed procedure here: How to Whip Cream.

When the cream is well whipped, transfer the mixture into a piping bag with a star tip 16 and fill the scones with the cream, close them like a sandwich 17, and serve them dusted with powdered sugar 18.

Storage

Store the filled chocolate scones in the refrigerator for a maximum of a couple of days. You can store the unfilled scones in a tightly closed plastic bag for up to 3-4 days. Alternatively, it's possible to freeze the already cooked unfilled scones, then thaw them at room temperature when needed.

Tip

Have fun inventing the tastiest combinations: Red currant and blueberry jam with Pastry cream or Chocolate custard cream with Apricot Jam or the traditional crème fraiche. For optimal results, we recommend using butter at room temperature so it can blend well with the other ingredients.

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Chocolate Scones

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