I Always Make a Double Batch of This Old-Fashioned British Pastry

I love baking for my family, especially when it comes to our Sunday breakfasts. There’s something special about gathering around the table, sharing warm pastries and catching up. My chocolate chip scones have become a favorite, requested more often than anything else. They’re simple to make but look and taste like they came from a fancy bakery.

Want to try them? Here’s the recipe for Easy Chocolate Chip Scones.

The only problem? The recipe doesn’t make enough for everyone. With parents, siblings, partners, and my adorable little nephew all wanting seconds, there are never any leftovers. That’s why I started doubling the batch. Now, we can enjoy them during our Sunday gatherings and freeze some for later. It’s a win-win – we get our scone fix, and I get to share a bit of homemade love even when I’m not there.

How to Make Easy Chocolate Chip Scones

I love making these chocolate chip scones. They’re so simple and delicious! First, I mix the dry stuff in a bowl – flour, sugar (both white and brown), baking powder, and salt. Then comes the fun part – working in cold butter cubes with my hands. I add chocolate chips next.

Keeping the butter cold is super important. If the dough gets warm, I just pop it in the fridge for a bit. For the wet ingredients, I whisk cold cream, an egg, and vanilla in a measuring cup. I pour this into the flour mix and stir with a spatula.

I use my hands to make sure all the flour gets mixed in. Then I shape the dough into a round disc and cut it into 8 wedges. Sometimes I sprinkle coarse sugar on top for extra sweetness and crunch. Before baking, I chill the scones in the fridge for 15 minutes.

After baking, I let them cool for 5 minutes. They’re so good warm!

Here’s a cool tip: I often make extra and freeze them. I put the unbaked wedges on a baking sheet, freeze them solid, then pop them in a freezer bag. When I want fresh scones, I can bake them straight from the freezer. No need to thaw!

These scones are perfect for breakfast or a snack. They’re flaky, tender, and not dry at all. The chocolate chips make them extra yummy. I’ve made them so many times, I don’t even need the recipe anymore. Give them a try – I bet you’ll love them as much as I do!

What Makes Easy Chocolate Chip Scones So Good

I love these chocolate chip scones because they’re the best of both worlds. They mix the yummy parts of cream scones with chocolate chip cookies. When I bite into one, it’s soft and melts in my mouth, just like a great cookie. But it’s not dry at all – it’s just right.

The best part? I can freeze the raw dough and bake fresh scones anytime I want. It only takes about 20 minutes. So I can have warm, tasty scones on a busy Monday morning, not just on lazy weekends.

Want to try them? Here’s the recipe for Easy Chocolate Chip Scones.