ORANGE CHOCOLATE CHIP SCONES

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My family asks for these scones all the time, but I like to save this special treat just for celebrations. It makes them feel extra-special that way. -Leslie Parker, Avoca, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 16 scones.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup buttermilk
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon orange extract
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, whisk the first 5 ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in chocolate chips. In another bowl, mix milk, orange zest and extract until blended; stir into flour mixture just until moistened., Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 10 times. Divide dough in half. Pat each portion into an 8-in. circle. Cut each into 8 wedges. Place wedges on a greased baking sheet., In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon. Lightly brush scones with cream; sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture. Bake 15-17 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 238mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.