CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT SCONES

Chocolate Peppermint Scones image

Try my decadent scones as a breakfast or brunch treat or a snack served with coffee and mint tea. They're so festive for the holidays, decked out in red-and-white peppermint candy. -Shelly Platten, Amherst, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
3/4 cup vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 cup 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate baking chips
1 tablespoon coarse sugar
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted
1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk the yogurt, buttermilk, egg and extract; add to crumb mixture just until moistened. Stir in chocolate chips. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times. Divide dough in half; transfer each portion to a greased baking sheet. Pat into a 6-in. circle. Cut into six wedges, but do not separate. Sprinkle with coarse sugar. , Bake at 400° for 18-20 minutes or until puffed and tops are cracked. Remove to wire racks; cool slightly. Drizzle with melted chocolate and sprinkle with peppermint candies. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 257mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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