Chunky White Chocolate Scones

Meltingly delicious. Try adding some grated lime zest into the dough with the white chocolate--the tropical taste will make you think "summer" in the dead of winter:)

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Yields: 8-9 scones

Ingredients

• 2  cups flour
• 1⁄3 cup granulated sugar
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 cup butter, chilled
• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
• 1  large egg
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 8  ounces white chocolate, cut in 1/2 inch chunks

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375*F.
2. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cut the butter into 1/2" cubes and distribute them evenly over the flour mixture; cut butter into the mixture until crumbly.
4. In a small bowl, stir together the heavy cream, egg, and vanilla; add to the flour mixture and knead until combined.
5. Knead in the white chocolate.
6. With lightly floured hands, pat the dough out on a floured surface to about 5/8" thickness.
7. Cut out circles or other shapes using a biscuit or cookie cutter.
8. Gather scraps of dough together and repeat until all dough is used.
9. Bake the scones on an ungreased cookie sheet for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly browned on top.
10. Cool for 5 minutes on the cookie sheet; transfer scones to a wire rack to cool further.
11. Serve warm, or cool completely and store in an airtight container.