Best 6 Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Scones Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our irresistible Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Scones, a harmonious blend of sweet and tangy flavors. These scones are not just any ordinary pastry; they're a symphony of textures, with a crisp exterior that crumbles perfectly, revealing a moist and tender interior, studded with pockets of rich chocolate chips and creamy cheese. As you bite into one of these heavenly treats, the sweetness of the chocolate chips dances on your tongue, while the tangy cream cheese adds a delightful contrast, leaving you craving more. But that's not all; this article also features a collection of equally tantalizing recipes that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. From classic scones with clotted cream and jam to indulgent variations like Blueberry Lemon Scones and Cranberry Orange Scones, each recipe offers a unique flavor profile that will leave you spoilt for choice. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful baking adventure with our Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Scones and the other delectable recipes featured in this article.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE CHIP CREAM CHEESE SCONES



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Provided by Cookies & Cups

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 cups flour, plus more for dusting
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup chocolate chips
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 cup whole milk. plus 1 tablespoon more for brushing.
Mini chips to garnish (optional)
Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F/200°C
  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a large bowl cut together the cream cheese and the butter using a pastry cutter or a fork until it's mostly mixed together. It will be very sticky.
  • Add in the sugar, flour, baking powder, salt and chocolate chips. Continue cutting the mixture together until combined evenly. Mixture will be crumbly.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the egg, vanilla and 1/4 cup milk.
  • Pour the milk mixture into the cream cheese mixture and using a wooden spoon stir the dough together. You can use your hands as well to help combine, if necessary. Dough will be stiff.
  • Lightly dust a clean counter with flour and turn the dough onto the counter, kneading just until the dough comes together. Note that scone dough is more on the dry side, but should stick together. If it doesn't add 1 teaspoon more of milk at a time until it holds.
  • Form the dough into a round disk, about 1-inch thick. If desired press mini chocolate chips into the top of the dough and then brush with remaining 1 tablespoon of milk.
  • Using a pizza cutter or a knife cut the dough into 10 wedges.
  • Bake for 17-20 minutes until lightly golden and the tops are set.
  • Remove from the pan from the oven.
  • Whisk together the powdered sugar and milk and drizzle on top.
  • Serve warm.

CHOCOLATE CHIP CREAM CHEESE SCONES



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Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Scones are tender and moist scones packed full of chocolate chips and cream cheese and drizzled with a cream cheese glaze.

Provided by Ellie Haley

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups (360 grams) all-purpose flour
1/3 cups (66 grams) granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 sticks (170 grams) unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese (cold)
1 cup (170 grams) chocolate (chopped or chocolate chips)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cup buttermilk
2 ounces cream cheese (softened)
1/2 cup (56 grams) powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
milk or heavy cream (as needed)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees (F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • Using clean, dry hands, work the butter into the dry mixture. There should be pea-sized pieces of butter with a few slightly larger chunks. Add the cream cheese and repeat.
  • Add the chocolate chips and combine.
  • Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the vanilla and 1 cup of the buttermilk. Begin to stir and add the last 1/4 cup slowly, you may not need all of it. The mixture should not be too wet.
  • Turn the mixture out onto a clean and floured surface and gather the dough together. Pat the dough into a circle about 1 inch thick. Using a sharp knife, cut the circle into equal-sized triangles and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake the scones for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
  • Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl and mix until smooth.
  • If the glaze is too thick you can add a small amount of milk or heavy cream until it is your desired consistency.
  • Use a fork or a spoon to drizzle the glaze over the scones.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 scone, Calories 323 kcal, Carbohydrate 38.4 g, Protein 6.2 g, Fat 16.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Cholesterol 47 mg, Sodium 276 mg, Fiber 0.9 g, Sugar 13.6 g

ENGLISH ROYALTY CHOCOLATE CHIP SCONES



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These scrumptious scones will make you feel like you're Queen for a day! The chocolate chips make them very tasty but the orange juice makes them special. Make sure butter is well chilled to produce the flakiest texture possible. Serve with clotted cream or lemon curd.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Scone Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
½ cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. With a pastry blender or a large fork, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the chocolate chips. Mix in the orange juice to form a dough.
  • Turn out the dough on a floured surface. Pat or roll into a 9 inch circle about 1/2 inch thick. With a 2 1/2 inch fluted biscuit cutter, cut out 12 scones, pushing the dough scraps together for the last few, if necessary. Transfer the scones to the baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 12 minutes. Move to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 12.7 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

CHOCOLATE CHIP CREAM CHEESE SCONES



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Categories     Chocolate     Egg     Bread     Side     Bake

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces Cream Cheese
1/2 cup Butter
1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
3 cups Flour
2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1 cup Chocolate Chips
1 Egg
2 teaspoons Vanilla
1/4 cup Whole Milk
1 Mini Chips to Garnish
1 cup Powdered Sugar
2 tablespoons Milk

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400°F/200°C
  • 2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • 3. In a large bowl cut together the cream cheese and the butter using a pastry cutter or a fork until it's mostly mixed together. It will be very sticky.
  • 4. Add in the sugar, flour, baking powder, salt and chocolate chips. Continue cutting the mixture together until combined evenly. Mixture will be crumbly.
  • 5. In a small bowl whisk together the egg, vanilla and 1/4 cup milk.
  • 6. Pour the milk mixture into the cream cheese mixture and using a wooden spoon stir the dough together. You can use your hands as well to help combine, if necessary. Dough will be stiff.
  • 7. Lightly dust a clean counter with flour and turn the dough onto the counter, kneading just until the dough comes together. Note that scone dough is more on the dry side, but should stick together. If it doesn't add 1 teaspoon more of milk at a time until it holds.
  • 8. Form the dough into a round disk, about 1-inch thick. If desired press mini chocolate chips into the top of the dough and then brush with remaining 1 tablespoon of milk.
  • 9.Using a pizza cutter or a knife cut the dough into 10 wedges.
  • 10. Bake for 17-20 minutes until lightly golden and the tops are set.
  • 11. Remove from the pan from the oven.
  • 12. Whisk together the powdered sugar and milk and drizzle on top.
  • 13. Serve warm.

CHOCOLATE CHIP SCONES



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These chocolate chip scones are delicious warm, served with butter, when the chips are melted and gooey. -Diane LaFurno, College Point, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 6 scones.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
Dash salt
2 tablespoons cold butter
1 egg
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, combine egg and cream; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in chocolate chips. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead gently 6-8 times. Pat into a 6-in. circle. Cut dough into 6 wedges. Separate wedges and place 1 in. on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHEDDAR CHEESE SCONES



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Light, flaky, cheesy, and just plain delicious scones!

Provided by hobbyzu

Categories     Scones

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
½ cup canola oil
⅓ cup milk
2 large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda together in a bowl. Fold in Cheddar cheese.
  • Whisk sour cream, oil, milk, and eggs together in a small bowl. Add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients; stir just until moistened.
  • Knead dough on a lightly floured surface 10 to 12 times. Pat out to a thickness of 3/4 inch. Cut into 3-inch squares or cut circles with a 3-inch cutter. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until light golden brown, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.2 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 59.6 mg, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 826.1 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

Tips:

  • Use cold butter: Cold butter creates flaky layers in the scones.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing will make the scones tough.
  • Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough will help the scones rise evenly.
  • Bake the scones until they are golden brown: This will ensure that they are cooked through.

Conclusion:

These chocolate chip cream cheese scones are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. With their flaky texture, sweet chocolate chips, and tangy cream cheese, these scones are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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