Simple Scones

Here are the scones that Whistler and I made this past weekend for tea time.  They turned out so well, even for me!  First we made hearts and then basic rounds.

Simple Scones

2 c. flour

1/3 c. sugar

1 tsp. baking powder

1/4 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

8 T. cold butter, chopped

1/2 c. mini chocolate chips

1/2 c. sour cream

1 large egg

1 tsp. vanilla

1 tsp. additional sugar

Mix first five ingredients together in a medium bowl.  Add chopped butter and blend with pastry blender (I just use my KitchenAid mixer) until texture is like coarse meal.  Add in chocolate chips.

In another bowl, combine egg, vanilla, and sour cream.  Add to flour mixture and mix together until large clumps of dough form.  Using your hands, work the dough until a ball forms.

Place dough on floured surface and cut into wedges, rounds, etc.  Place on parchment lined cookie sheet, and sprinkle with 1 tsp. of sugar. 

Bake at 400 degrees for 15-17 minutes.

Notes:  We baked these at 375 degrees and doubled this recipe for our family.  Stoneware coated in butter works great, too.

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Enjoy!

**recipe from All Recipes