CHOCOLATE SCONES

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Provided by Lucy Clark

Time 33m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 c unbleached white flour
1/4 c granulated sugar
1/4 c dark, unsweetened cocoa powder
1 Tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
6 Tbsp cold, unsalted butter, cut into chunks
1 large egg
1/2 c heavy cream
3/4 c nuts

Steps:

1. Heat oven to 375 and place rack in center. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Whisk four, sugar, cocoa, bp, & salt in large bowl til combines.
3. Add butter, cut in til butter is pea size and coarse.
4. Whisk together egg and cream in separate bowl. Pour into dry ingredients and stir til the dough just comes together.
5. Gently & briefly knead dough. Add nuts and knead gently to incorporate.
6. Gently flatten into a disc. Cut dough into 6-8 wedges or cut into small circles and place on prepared sheet.
7. Bake 18-20 minutes rotating halfway through. Do NOT overbake.
8. Transfer to wire rack to cool.
9. Sprinkle powdered sugar over top.