DOUBLE CHOCOLATE SCONES

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Chocolate lovers will adore these moist, decadent scones that won me a blue ribbon in a baking competition. They're perfect for a tea or brunch, and the mix of cocoa and chocolate chips makes them sweet enough for dessert. -Stephanie Sorbie, Glendale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 8 scones.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/3 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
2 large eggs, room temperature, divided use
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, whisk the first 5 ingredients. Cut in cream cheese and butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, whisk 1 egg, cream and vanilla; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Stir in chocolate chips., Turn onto a floured surface; knead gently 10 times. Pat dough into a 6-in. circle. Cut into 8 wedges. Place wedges on a greased baking sheet. In a small bowl, whisk remaining egg; brush over scones. Bake 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 calories, Fat 25g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 334mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.