Saturday, December 18, 2010

Chocolate Chip Scones



My mom discovered this recipe first and made it one year for our big Christmas breakfast. Since then I have made these several times. I usually have to make 2 batches since Hunter and Shane eat these up so fast!

Chocolate Chip Scones
Serves: 6, Serving Size: 1 scone
Nutritional Info (per scone):241 calories, 12 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 56 mg cholesterol, 178 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
Dash salt
2 tablespoons cold butter
1 egg
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup Semi-Sweet Mini Chocolate Chips

Directions
In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, combine egg and cream; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in chocolate chips.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead gently 6-8 times. Pat into a 6-in. circle. Cut dough into 6 wedges. Separate wedges and place 1 in. on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm. Yield: 6 scones.

Source: Taste of Home

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