Chocolate Peppermint Scones |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Perfect for the holidays. Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour |
1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour |
1/2 cup baking cocoa |
1/2 cup packed brown sugar |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 cup cold butter |
3/4 cup vanilla yogurt |
1/2 cup buttermilk |
1 egg |
1 teaspoon peppermint extract |
1 cup 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate chips |
1 tablespoon coarse sugar |
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted |
1/4 cup crushed peppermint candy |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. In a small bowl, whisk the yogurt, buttermilk, egg and extract; add to crumb mixture just until moistened. Stir in chocolate chips.
3. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times.
4. Divide dough in half; transfer each portion to a greased baking sheet.
5. Pat into a 6-in. circle. Cut into six wedges, but do not separate.
6. Sprinkle with sugar.
7. Bake at 400° for 18-20 minutes or until puffed and tops are cracked.
8. Remove to wire racks; cool slightly.
9. Drizzle with melted chocolate and sprinkle with peppermint candies.
10. Serve warm.
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