A few nights ago, I was invited to a friend’s house for
dinner. She made a delicious meal of chicken, broccoli, and rice that I completely enjoyed. Living with my
Dad and brother, 2 meat and potato guys, it was a special treat to have some yummy “girl food”. For dessert, she made
a something I’d never tried before---chocolate chip scones. From the first bite, I was hooked. They
were delicious! What amazed me is that she made them as we were talking. Within a few minutes, they were out
of the oven, and we were enjoying them.
Totally impressed
with this dessert, I asked if she’d be willing to share it with you, our readers. If you’re looking for an easy, made-from-scratch
dessert to share on a cold, wintry evening, you have to try Kara’s recipe for Chocolate Chip Scones. They are perfect
for dessert when company comes over, or they’ll impress at any Sunday brunch. Personally, I think the best way to enjoy
them is with a friend watching a chick flick with a cup of tea or cocoa. Sound perfect? Well, here’s the recipe:
Kara’s Chocolate Chip Scones
Ingredients:
3 ¼ cups of flour 1/3 cup sugar
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt 1 ½ sticks cold butter
1 cup of buttermilk (for a buttermilk substitute add 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar to 1 cup of regular
milk)
10-12 ounces of chocolate chips
Directions:
1. Start by mixing all of the dry ingredients.
2. Next, cut butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry blender until it looks like coarse crumbs.
3. Then stir in the buttermilk and add the chocolate chips.
4. Knead the dough 10 to 12 times until it is not sticky.
5. Divide the ball of dough in half. Place on a floured, flat
surface.
6. Pat the dough until it is in a 7 inch circle.
8. Brush the circle with melted butter and sprinkle with sugar.
9. Cut the circles into 6-8 wedges.
10. Separate the wedges and place them on an ungreased
baking sheet.
11. Bake at 425 for 10-13 minutes until lightly brown.
If you’re wondering how to make hot cocoa to go with your scones,
we’re here to help with this recipe for homemade hot chocolate that will hit the spot. This rich, chocolaty drink is even better
when you add a few marshmallows. It makes between 2 and 3 cups.
Hot Chocolate
Dissolve in a little bit of water:
1/4 cup cocoa and ½ cup sugar
Add 2 cups of milk and stir
Cook at a medium heat on the stove top until the cocoa boils.