These chocolate chip scones are one of my favorite treats for breakfast or an afternoon snack. They’re simple to make and they turn out so moist every time!
The first scone I ever ate was bought from the grocery store bakery. It was pumpkin. It was also hard and crumbly and really dry. I don’t think I finished it.
Then someone came along and introduced me to proper scones and now…well. I am hooked.
These chocolate chip scones soft, buttery, and delicious. I can never resist them.
How to prep this chocolate chip scone recipe:
You will start this recipe by mixing in the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and of course…the chocolate chips in a large bowl.
Continue to stir this up until the dough is evenly moist. This may take you a minute or two of stirring.
Put plenty of flour on a clean working surface to help prevent the dough from sticking.
Roll the dough into 3 evenly sized balls and then smoosh them out so they’re each about the same thickness – around 1 inch thick.
Tips for baking your scones:
Don’t skip preheating your oven. It is a common baking mistake my friends (and my husband) make all the time. They just don’t turn out the same.
Place your scones on a cookie sheet two inches apart from each other and two inches from any edge. This will allow them to spread a bit and keep the heat moving around them.
Before cooking them, load them up with butter and a sprinkle of sugar. We made a batch with and without this step. Hands down the buttered and sugared scones were better tasting!
Scones are best served warm, so try to have them ready shortly before serving. You can always pop them in a warm oven for a couple of minutes to warm them back up if needed.
Nobody likes dry scones. We add heavy cream to our recipe to keep them super moist!
FAQ about scones:
1. Can scone dough be frozen?
Prepare the dough and place on the baking sheet. Prior to adding the butter or sugar, place the baking sheet in the freezer for an hour. Then remove the scones and place them in a freezer-safe bag. They will need to cook about 5 extra minutes if you are baking them from frozen.
2. Can I make scones the night before?
Sure! Prep your scones and get them on the baking sheet. Pop the sheet in the fridge overnight. They may require a couple extra minutes of baking, but otherwise just proceed as directed.
Here are some more of our favorite scone recipes you can try:
We made some skinny chocolate caramel scones.
This banana scones recipe is a hit with a Nutella topping!
If you are into dark chocolate try these dark chocolate raspberry scones.
If you are prefer white chocolate instead, then go for the white chocolate cranberry scones.
Chocolate Chip Scones
Ingredients
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups dark chocolate chips
- 2 cups cold whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- Extra sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease two cookie sheets.
- Mix together first five ingredients. Pour in cream and stir until the flour mixture is moistened.
- Turn mixture out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently until a soft dough forms, about 2 minutes.
- Divide dough into three equal sized balls.
- Flatten dough into a seven inch circle (use your hands to flatten the dough out) and cut each dough circle into eight triangles.
- Place on cookie sheets about two inches apart. Brush tops with melted butter and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Serve warm.
Tips & Notes:
Nutrition Information:
This post was originally written February 2010. It was updated with new photos October 2019.
shelly (cookies and cups) says
These look great! I have never made scones, but this might just be the one!
Also, made the buffalo chicken dip for the super bowl and it was amazing! Everyone loved it and you are absolutely right when comparing it to crack, I ate so much I STILL have a tummy ache!
Bunny says
I had never had a scone either, I made a recipe I found on the net….it was disgusting. I’ve been looking for recipes ever since. These look amazing! And your right, 2 cups of cream….heaven!
Sara says
Oh…I think I just drooled on my keyboard.
I just started making scones (I use Rose Levy Bernbaum’s Lemon Poppyseed recipe) and I can NOT wait to try these this weekend at home! I think I might cut them into heart shapes for Valentine’s Day!
Natalie (The Sweets Life) says
I love scones and I’ve never made them with chocolate chips before…but that sounds like a dang good addition! Thanks for the great recipe!
Sook @ My Fabulous Recipes says
Oh wow this recipe is definitely a keeper! Saving it right now. 🙂
Malin says
I love scones, but I never dared myself to swap the raisins for chocolate chips! Maybe I just have to – even though I have to spread flour all over my not so clean counter… And the dough looks amazing! So smooth!
MamaBug says
Oh, me and scones go waaayyyy back…and they hung around my waist, but I still love ’em. My favorite is a plain scone with a small dollop of raspberry jam in the middle, but I’m up for trying this chocolate recipe.
Yum!
Cody says
I think I’ve eaten exactly one-half of a scone in my entire life. Maybe the one I had was just so dry and hard that I haven’t really felt the need to try again… but, now I’m intrigued. I think I may have to answer the call of heavy whipping cream as well.
grace says
soft, buttery, and delicious are three words i’ve never applied to scones. i must be doing something wrong. heck, i haven’t been using chocolate, so already that’s a strike against me. 🙂
Barbara says
OMG. Do those look delicious! I’m getting some heavy cream when I’m out today. I already have some leftover chips! YUM.
Cheri says
Ooo.. do these ever look good. Like having a chocolate chip cookie for breakfast only a teensy bit healthier. I’m sold!
Nutmeg Nanny says
Scones are new to me too. I have always wanted to make some but have yet to get around to it. I saw a mix for a french toast scone and now I really want to try and come up with a homemade recipe for the same thing…yum! I’m totally loving all the chocolate chips that in those scones….delicious!
Jennifer says
These scones look sooo good!!
Simone (junglefrog) says
Ooo chocolate scones… Now that is a treat worth having! I recently (like last friday) had the best scones I had ever eaten in a little bakery in Amsterdam. They were soooo good. I’ve only ever made them myself once, but I will definitely be doing it again. I am the kind of person who actually likes to get flour all over my kitchencounter…lol… It’s just the cleaning up part afterwards that is not so good!
Jamie @ My Baking Addiction says
I love scones, and what could be better than chocolate chip scones?!?
Carla Wells says
I work in a coffee shop and we make our own scones there…this recipe is almost exactly the same…only ours uses only 1 cup of heavy cream. The end result is a bit more crumbly than yours, I’m sure, but they are absolutely delish! We make cranberry scones (using frozen cranberries), chocolate chip scones, and Caramel Pecan scones (using some caramel coffee syrup in place of part of the liquid, and of course, pecans). We also drizzle ours with a powdered sugar/heavy cream glaze…it adds just a hint of extra sweetness to the not-so-sweet scone! Cranberry is my fave, but all three are big sellers!
Carla Wells says
And I forgot to mention…for one batch, the same size as yours…we only make 8 scones. So, they are taller and pudgier. 🙂 And, we just barely mix in the cream until the dry ing. are moistened…that helps retain that light, airy texture.
Miranda says
I made these today in about half an hour and they came out looking exactly like the picure. I halfed the recipe and still got 16 pcs. Was considering powdered sugar on top but as I’m new to making scones I didn’t mess with it. My two year old and I devoured 2 each immediately. I love your quick easy recipes. I have also tried the bacon cheese dip. Delicious!
jenny s says
Oooh I can’t wait to try these. I have made cinnamon chip scones before and they’re so easy so I’m going to give these a try. I just bought a huge thing of cream for another recipe I made and wasn’t sure what the heck I was going to do with this leftover cream, so you solved that problem! and also nuttin’ better than chocolate (except butter, me and you have lots in common!)
Jenny
Biz says
The first scone I ever had was at Starbuck’s – the cinnamon chip one – so good!
I definitely think yoru scones are insulin worthy – yum!
Emily says
I love your website design! Your name is really clever 🙂
I absolutely love scones, blueberry are my fave. I have never made homemade ones, but this looks like something I will have to try.
Beautiful pictures!
Mandi says
I had so much fun making your scones! This was my first experience with scones and it was a good one. Love your web site and your recipes 🙂 Keep ’em coming!
The Purple Foodie says
Oh Karly! I just want the biggest scone from the lot. I love reading your posts and have been enjoying your photography through my RSS reader.. keep t up!
Ashley says
I love your pizza wheel cutter! Mine is great but the design of yours is much better for keeping you from getting cut. The scones look amazing too. 😉
jessica says
wow i just made these and they are heaven!! The first batch was eaten and gone before i could make the second batch!
can’t wait to try out some more recipes from the site.
Sirkka says
I’m all about homemade goodness and if you’re going to bake, make it with the best ingredients. I happen to love scones. You might call me a scone “aficionado.” What I loved about these scones other than the great taste was the easy recipe. One dish, basic ingredients, and a little kneading. Only suggestion I might make is to bake them on parchment paper and my oven required a few extra minutes baking time. I plan to use this as a basic recipe… Omitting the chocolate chips and adding white chocolate and dried peaches (my favorite scone at the local coffee shop) or chopped dark chocolate and dried cherries (2nd favorite). Thanks for the recipe. Nice website and photos as well.
yng yng says
Just made a batch of your scones and they are so good! Definitely moist and flavorful, a keeper!
Sue Neitzel says
Oh my, I’m so glad I found your blog! 🙂
jackie says
Never made scones before, but these are amazingly good and easy and definitely not too crumbly! I’ll probably do it with mini chocolate chips next time, but may try almond flavoring and a little frosting and almond slivers too sometime…the possibilities are endless! Thanks for sharing!
Yue says
Thanks for the recipe!
Again mine don’t look very elegant, but they are tasty! The best scone I’ve ever made so far!
Karly says
@Yue,
So glad you liked them!
Maggie Martin says
Printed this scone recipe, left the computer, made them, ate them!!
Another winner Karly!
Thanks,
Maggie
Karly says
Yay! So glad you tried them!