No weekend is complete without something special to eat in the morning so I’ll be sharing with you some amazing brunch options during our Spring into Spring event.
One of my very favorite wake me up treats is a fresh batch of scones! Nothing quite compliments a cup of fresh coffee like a scone and I’m a sucker for them every time. I’ve been making scones for several years but have never tried baking a chocolate chip scone. It is like the perfect mixture of “feels like a dessert” and “acceptable foods for breakfast”. So I was sold when I saw a recipe for them in the KitchenAid Recipe Collection
Don’t they look yummy? I assure you, they were. My husband ate way more than his fair share and so next time I make them I’ll have to hide some, just for me!
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- ¾ cup golden raisins (these tasted amazing paired with chocolate!)
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter, cut into small pieces
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 eggs, divided
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon milk
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees then line two cookie sheets with parchment paper (my preferred method) or lightly grease.
- Mix together flour, chocolate chips, raisins, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in a large bowl until well blended.
- Add cubed butter and cut in with a pastry blender or two forks until you achieve coarse crumbs.
- Beat buttermilk, 1 of the eggs and vanilla in a small bowl and add to the flour mixture. Mix only until you get a sticky dough. (Do not over mix.)
- Drop two tablespoons worth of dough onto parchment lined or lightly greased cookie sheets. Mix remaining egg and milk in small bowl and brush that mixture over tops of scones with a pastry brush.
- Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until toothpick after inserted in center comes out clean. Transfer to a wire rack and cool 5 minutes before serving. Best served warm!
Best served warm! Try serving with regular butter, honey butter or your favorite jam!
My entire family loved these scones. If you were too afraid to attempt them before I hope this recipe convinces you to try them. Many scone recipes are extremely easy and the texture and flavors are a wonderful morning treat!
Watch for more ideas to come in the Brunch Series for Spring into Spring!
Disclosure: I received a copy of the KitchenAid recipe collection cookbook as a thank you. I was under no obligation to blog about it and no monetary compensation has been received. I just fell in love with this cookbook and wanted to share. My opinions are 100% my own and yours may differ.
Tiffany says
I always thought of a scone as something that was deep fat fried and served with honey butter. These look delicious though!!
Emilie says
Hmm…I’m not sure I’ve ever heard of a scone that was deep fried. Perhaps you are thinking of something else? (Sounds delicious though!)
Usually a scone tastes a lot like a biscuit or a dense cake, depending upon the recipe.
You should totally try these. They are super easy!
Tiffany says
Hmmm – maybe it’s just the area I live in, or the culture. I found this article and it’s the scones I’ve always known.
http://saltlakecity.about.com/od/diningnightlife/r/Mormon-Scones-Recipe.htm
Emilie says
Yep, looks like it is a local thing. I think this paragraph summed that up nicely! 🙂
“To a lot of Utahns, “scones” aren’t the biscuit-like, fruit-studded creations served with English tea but instead fried pieces of bread dough served with jam or honey butter. Scones are inexpensive, delicious and easy, especially when made with frozen roll dough.”
They look so good. I would totally have call that fried bread. That is giving me a mad craving….
Tiffany says
Maybe you should give in to that craving. But seriously, this has given me a new outlook on scones and I’ll have to try your delicious recipe. 🙂
Just Coupons says
These look delicious! My girls and I will be making these on Sunday… thanks so much for the tip! 🙂
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy says
Those look yummy!
MichelleS says
Loving the photos! I personally wouldn’t eat scones, just the thought of chipping a tooth scares me lol.
Heather says
Mmmm…these look GOOD! Well, minus the raisins.
Bookmarking recipe for use later …
Colleen Turner says
Scones have always seemed like something that would be really hard to bake (I am definitely more of a cooker thank a baker :)), but these look easy enough and so delicious! Thanks for the recipe, I will definitely give it a shot!
Shelia Moore says
Can’t wait to try this one!!! Think I’ll make it to take on our fishing trip!!! mmmmmmm
Jan Messali says
I never would have thought to combine chocolate chips and raisins. I’ll have to give this a try. 🙂
Thanks!
Brandy says
Oh My! Those look so Delicious. Can you make me some, Im not a good baker.
Natalie J. Vandenberghe says
I love scones and this recipe looks perfect. I’d substitute dried cherries for the raisins (just our preference).
Amanda Alvarado says
They look yummy…but we’d leave out the raisins here! LOL It looks just as easy as chocolate chip cookies too! We will have to try it soon!
Amanda Alvarado says
Entered the Kitchenaid GA
Amanda Alvarado says
Oops wrong post! That’s what I get for having more than 1 window opened! LOL Just ignore this!
tracers coupon Affair says
My husband is in the military and the kitchen aide is one thing that brings us closer. He loves it as much as I do!
Jennifer Marie says
never thought i would be so interested in baking/cooking, but my family might have to thank you after I get all of these ideas. Thanks!
luckylifepath22 says
Love scones in the morning, with some coffee, its a perfect combo…and never tried chocolate chip before!
Leah Walker says
You always make cooking look so fancy and neat and clean. Lol. I am a huge mess and my food is always ugly. It tastes good but it’s ugly. Lol. I have never had a scone. Not sure why but I really want to try this. I am a huge bread lover. I will eat any kind of bread in any shape or form. Lol.
courtney says
omg i love scones.. my favorite recipe to date!
Alicia says
I made scones once and everyone thought they were big cookies.
Devon F says
These look so yummy! Thanks for sharing!
Kate F. says
Those look delicous! I would probably leave out the raisins, though.
Robin O says
I don’t usually like scones, but since you add raisins and chocolate chips to these they actually sound very good. I’ll give the recipe a try!
Lily Kwan says
This recipe looks very tasty. Thanks for sharing!