Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup malted milk powder
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons malted milk powder (for glaze)
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, malted milk powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in chocolate chips.
- In a separate bowl, mix together heavy cream and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the cream mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead it a few times.
- Pat the dough into a circle about 1 inch thick, then cut into 12 wedges.
- Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 16 to 18 minutes or until golden brown.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, malted milk powder, and enough milk to reach desired consistency.
- Drizzle the glaze over warm scones before serving.
Notes
These scones can be made healthier using less sugar or by substituting ingredients for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: scones, chocolate, breakfast, baking, snacks