Chocolate Almond Scones

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

• Ready In: 50 mins
• 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.