Chocolate Almond Scones

Submitted by Zaney1

"This is an adopted recipe. I will post an introduction after I make it."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 3 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 5 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 ounces butter, cold
• 3 eggs, divided
• 2 teaspoons almond extract
• 3⁄4 cup cream
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1⁄2 cup almonds, sliced, toasted

directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Combine flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.
3. Cut in butter until it resembles course meal.
4. Add 2 eggs (1 egg is reserved for later use), almond extract and cream.
5. Stir until soft dough forms; mix in chocolate chips and toasted almonds.
6. Pat out dough until 3/4 inch thick.
7. Cut into diamond shape; brush with reserved egg.
8. Place on baking pan coated with cooking spray.
9. Bake for 10 minutes until lightly browned.
10. Serve warm.

Reviews

[annchase60]

These scones were a nice change of pace to our regular breakfasts, and we really loved them. I used a little less almond extract, so it wouldn't overpower the taste of the real almonds. Results were in from the peanut gallery after breakfast and they all loved them.