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

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Ingredients

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.