Description
These Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Scones are a delightful blend of rich peanut butter and sweet mini chocolate chips, baked to golden perfection. Soft on the inside with a slightly crisp exterior, they are drizzled with a smooth peanut butter glaze, making them a perfect treat for breakfast or afternoon snack.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups (240 g) all purpose flour
- 3 Tablespoons granulated white sugar
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
Butter
- 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter (chilled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes)
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup (85 g) mini chocolate chips
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (240 mL) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (135 g) smooth peanut butter
Glaze
- 1/2 cup (57 g) confectioners sugar
- 2-3 Tablespoons heavy cream (or milk)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons peanut butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the scones from sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated white sugar, baking powder, and table salt until evenly combined.
- Cut in Butter: Using a pastry cutter or a food processor, cut the chilled butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles pea-sized crumbs.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Stir in the mini chocolate chips evenly into the flour and butter mixture.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the heavy cream and smooth peanut butter to the dry mixture, stirring well to form a cohesive dough.
- Knead Dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently 5-10 times to incorporate any remaining flour.
- Shape and Cut: Pat the dough into an 8-inch diameter circle, then cut into 8 equal wedges to form the scones.
- Bake: Carefully transfer the wedges to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown. Then transfer to a cooling rack.
- Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners sugar, heavy cream (or milk), vanilla extract, and peanut butter until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more cream or sugar as needed.
- Glaze Scones: Once the scones have cooled, drizzle the peanut butter glaze over them for a sweet finishing touch.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is well chilled to achieve a flaky texture in the scones.
- Use mini chocolate chips for better distribution throughout the dough.
- You can substitute heavy cream with whole milk if needed, especially for the glaze.
- Knead the dough gently to prevent it from becoming tough.
- Scones are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
