Quick and Easy Chocolate Chip Scones
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar (use 3/4 cup for sweeter scones)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 stick salted butter
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Quick and Easy Chocolate Chip Scones
Published in the Hawaiian Electric's 2021 United Way Cookbook.
Recipe compliments of Cyril Ontai, Customer Service Support and Improvement.
Ingredients:
Directions:
Heat oven to 425°F. Coat baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray or line with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients. Cut butter into dry ingredients. Combine chocolate chips into mixture. Add egg, milk, and vanilla. Stir well. Mixture should be a little drier than cookie dough. Drop by large spoonful of dough onto baking sheet. Bake for 12 minutes then cool for 10-15 minutes. Do not over bake. Tops of scones should be light brown and may be soft to the touch. Scones will harden as they cool. Serves 12.
Approximate Nutrient Analysis per serving (based on 1/2 cup sugar):
280 calories, 14 g fat, 8 g saturated fat, 40 mg cholesterol, 300 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 19 g sugar, 4 g protein
