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Chocolate Chip Coffee Scones

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Indulge in the delightful experience of Chocolate Chip Coffee Scones, a perfect treat to brighten your morning or enhance your afternoon. These scones combine rich coffee flavor with sweet chocolate, creating a buttery and tender texture that everyone will love. Whether you’re enjoying them with a steaming cup of coffee or serving them at a brunch gathering, these scones are versatile and easy to make. With just 15 minutes of preparation time, they can be whipped up quickly and even made ahead for convenience. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this irresistible recipe!

Ingredients

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  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 tbsp instant espresso powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (cold and cut into small pieces)
  • ¾ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1 tbsp heavy whipping cream (for glaze)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 1 tsp instant espresso powder (for glaze)
  • 1 tbsp brewed coffee (or espresso)
  • 12 tbsp milk or cream (or water)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder.
  3. Cut cold butter into the dry ingredients until crumbly, then stir in chocolate chips.
  4. Whisk cream and vanilla together; add to dry ingredients gradually until a dough forms.
  5. Turn dough onto a floured surface and shape it into an 8-inch circle; cut into triangles.
  6. Chill shapes on a parchment-lined sheet for about 30 minutes.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Drizzle with coffee glaze made from powdered sugar, espresso powder, brewed coffee, and cream.

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