Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Scones

Total Time
Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min.

Updated on Jan. 13, 2023

Chocolate, hazelnuts and the tangy taste of buttermilk —these delicious scones are easy to make. They come together fast. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

buttermilk

As a substitute for each cup of buttermilk, use 1 Tbsp. white vinegar or lemon juice and enough milk to measure 1 cup. Stir, then let stand 5 min. Alternatively, use 1 cup plain yogurt or 1-3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar and 1 cup milk.

Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Scones

Prep Time 20 min
Cook Time 15 min
Yield 8 scones

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup hazelnuts, coarsely chopped

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°. In a bowl, whisk together first 5 ingredients; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, whisk together egg, buttermilk and vanilla; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Stir in chocolate chips and hazelnuts.
  2. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 8 times. Pat dough into a 6-in. circle. Cut into 8 wedges; place on a greased baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 scone: 409 calories, 23g fat (10g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 327mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein.

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