The first time I had these scones, they were made by Priscilla. She brought them to work as a snack for a co-worker’s birthday, and they were really good. She had made them with dried fruit and everyone wanted the recipe. The second time I had these scones, Brenda had made them and brought them into work. She had been craving chocolate, so she decided to try them with chocolate chips instead of dried fruit. And of course, they tasted just as wonderful.
I decided to try these scones with chocolate chips, too– those mini semi-sweet chocolate chips, because you get more bits of chocolate in every bite! They’re a great treat for breakfast and they even make a great dessert–or a snack in the afternoon!
CHOCOLATE CHIP SCONES by NancyC, adapted from a recipe by Priscilla T.
- 1 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks), room temperature
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips (note: instead of chocolate chips, you can substitute dried fruit and/or chopped nuts)
Preheat oven to 350˚F. Lightly grease or line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine sour cream or Greek yogurt and baking soda; set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar, and salt. Cut in butter using a pastry blender.
Stir the sour cream or yogurt mixture and then the egg into the dry ingredients until just moistened. Fold in the mini semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Turn onto a floured surface and knead briefly. Roll or pat dough into a round 10″ disc that is 3/4″ thick. Cut into wedges and place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350˚F for 17 to 20 minutes, until lightly golden. Serve warm or let cool completely.
These scones have a great texture–they’re a little moist, but not too moist. They’re sweet, but not too sweet. I think they’re best when they’re warm from the oven, but they’re pretty good when they’ve cooled, too. You can’t go wrong with these scones! I think they’re one of my favorites. Do you like making scones? What’s your favorite kind to make?
Sharing this recipe at Fiesta Friday, Meal Plan Monday, Weekend Potluck, Create with Joy.
NancyC 
Yum! 😋😋
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The scones look great. I like the recipe, it has plenty of butter and sour cream to make them moist. I can see why everyone wanted the recipe.
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Yes, the butter and sour cream (or Greek yogurt) gives them a great texture! Hope you like them! 🙂
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These look good. I’d eat pretty much anything if it was covered in chocolate. I have not made scones yet.
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I have a weakness for chocolate too! 🙂 And scones, for that matter!
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I love that you and your coworkers all made your own renditions of this recipe Nancy. Once you get the hang of a good dough base, the possibilities are endless with scones. These look fabulous!
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Thanks, Jess! Yes, it’s fun to try different variations on a recipe–and I’m glad my coworkers like to share what they bake! 🙂
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Superb… Yummy
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A cup of tea and one of your scones…now that sounds perfect!
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Yes, tea and scones a such a treat! 🙂
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These scones look delicious! Chocolate chip scones are probably my favorite and these look like they have a nice crunchy outer layer. YUMMMM!
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About to try out this recipe next weekend, can’t wait. They look so yummy!
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They are pretty yummy–hope you like them! 🙂
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Chocolate chip scones are my very favorite breakfast pastry! Love that you have Greek yogurt as a healthier ingredient option here, too.
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Love chocolate scones, really any scones in general. Hot out of the oven. Wish I would have seen your e-mail a little earlier as I was looking for a scone recipe to make for a gathering. Will save recipe for next time. Take care
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I love scones of all kinds, too! Hope you like these when you get a chance to try them! 🙂
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HI Nancy, these look perfect baked. I love nothing better than a scone and a cup of coffee or tea in the morning, beautiful way to start the day.
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Thanks, Cheri! I thing it’s a great way to start the day, too! 🙂
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I’ll do those for sure!!!
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I love cookies! Especially if you put chocolate in it 😛
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Yes, you can’t go wrong with chocolate! 🙂
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Okay. Now I’ll just stop commenting and go get some food. 😋 😂 very nice blog 👏
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Thanks so very much! 🙂
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I am SUCH a chocolate freak, and your recipe is right up my alley. There is truly nothing more pleasing than some good old melted chocolate. Gorgeous photography, too! I’ve made something similar before, and my pics certainly do not compare. Scones are the best way to have afternoon tea – especially when chocolate is involved. I cannot wait to give this a shot. Thank you for sharing.
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You’re welcome–hope you like the scones! 🙂
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Have the greatest rest of the week 🙂
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Thanks so much–you too!
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