Description
Chocolate Peppermint Scones are a festive delight that combine rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint in fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth scones. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy mornings, these scones are easy to make with common ingredients and are sure to impress. Enjoy them warm alongside your favorite beverage for a truly indulgent experience.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter (cubed)
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In another bowl, combine milk and peppermint extract; mix into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface, shape it into a circle about 1 inch thick, and cut into wedges.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until firm yet soft inside. Enjoy warm!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone (70g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For enhanced flavor, brush the baked scones with melted chocolate before serving. You can also substitute dark chocolate with white chocolate or add crushed candy canes for an extra festive touch.