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Recipe: Double Chocolate Buttermilk Scones

Yields1 ServingPrep Time10 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time30 mins

A family favorite! Try this Double Chocolate Buttermilk Scones recipe, great for any time of the day. Chocolate lovers will swoon over all the chocolate goodness packed inside.

A family favorite! Try this Double Chocolate Buttermilk Scones recipe, great for any time of the day. Chocolate lovers will swoon over all the chocolate goodness packed inside. MarlaMeridith.com

 1 3/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour
 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
 1/3 cup granulated sugar
 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
 1/2 tsp kosher salt
 2/3 cup buttermilk
 1 large egg
 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), cold, cut into 1/4 inch cubes
 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips, plus 1/4 cup for topping
1

Preheat the oven to 375˚ F, and a line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2

Place the flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, and salt in the bowl of a food processor, pulse to combine.

3

Add in the buttermilk, egg and vanilla. Pulse to combine.

4

Add in the butter and pulse until you have pea sized pieces.

5

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface. Knead until you have a ball.

6

Knead in the 1/2 cup of chocolate chips.

7

Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet, and flatten it to a thickness of about 1 inch. Gently press in the rest of the chocolate chips.

8

Cut into 8 equal wedges, and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 8 scones