Chocolate Cherry Scones Recipe
This Chocolate Cherry Scones Recipe is an easy breakfast and brunch recipe that's also perfect for sweet snacks and dessert!
Servings 8 servings
Calories 385kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Cups All Purpose Flour
- ½ Cup Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ Cup Butter softened slightly
- ¾ Cup Whipping Cream
- ¼ Cup Dried Cherries
- ¼ Cup Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the butter so the batter resembles a coarse dough.
- Chop the dried cherries into large pieces.
- Add the whipping cream, cherries, and chocolate chips to the bowl.
- Stir until everything is well incorporated. The mixture will seem dry and crumbly.
- Pour the mixture out onto a clean counter top. Pat into a round shape.
- Cut into 8 wedges like you are cutting a pie. Lift each of the wedges and place onto a greased baking sheet.
- Brush the tops of the scones with a bit more whipping cream.
- Bake the scones at 450 degrees F for 15 minutes or until the tops are browned.
- Serve with your favorite warm beverage!
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 404mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 820IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 2mg