Description
Chocolate Peppermint Scones are a festive delight that beautifully melds rich chocolate with refreshing peppermint. These tender scones are perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy mornings, offering an indulgent treat that will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. Enjoy them warm with coffee or as a delightful afternoon snack, and let the holiday spirit take over!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- ¾ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Fold in chocolate chips and peppermint extract.
- Gradually add heavy cream until the dough forms; do not overmix.
- Turn out onto a floured surface, pat into a circle about one inch thick, and cut into wedges.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until firm but slightly soft in the middle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone (70g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg