Irresistibly Moist Chocolate Orange Scones Recipe
These Irresistibly Moist Chocolate Orange Scones combine rich cocoa and bright citrus flavors to create a tender, fluffy treat perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. The scones are bursting with semi-sweet chocolate chips and finished with a sweet orange glaze that perfectly balances the chocolate and citrus notes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 8 scones 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup orange juice, fresh
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
Additional Ingredients
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the scones.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until evenly mixed.
- Create crumbly mixture: Add the granulated sugar and cold unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the mix until it resembles coarse crumbs, ensuring a flaky texture.
- Add wet ingredients: Pour in the heavy cream, crack in the egg, add the fresh orange juice and orange zest. Gently stir these wet ingredients into the dry mix, combining just until the dough comes together to avoid overworking.
- Fold in chocolate chips: Carefully fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips into the dough for bursts of chocolate in every bite.
- Shape the dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently pat it into a disc about 1-inch thick.
- Cut the scones: Using a sharp knife or bench scraper, cut the dough disc into 8 equal triangular wedges.
- Prepare for baking: Place the scone triangles onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spaced slightly apart.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the scones have puffed up and are slightly firm to the touch.
- Prepare the glaze: While the scones are baking, whisk together the powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of orange juice in a small bowl until smooth.
- Glaze the scones: After removing the scones from the oven and allowing them to cool slightly, drizzle the orange glaze over the top for a sweet finishing touch.
Notes
- Use cold butter to ensure the scones are flaky and tender.
- Do not overmix the dough; overworking can result in tough scones.
- Freshly squeezed orange juice and zest provide the best citrus flavor.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and butter with a vegan alternative.
- Scones are best enjoyed warm on the day they are baked but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Keywords: chocolate orange scones, moist scones, breakfast scones, chocolate chip scones, orange zest scones
