Almond Chip Scones

Name: Almond Chip Scones
Ingredients: 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons sugar; 5 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed; 4 eggs; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons almond extract; 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

10 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
5 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
4 eggs
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons almond extract
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2

In a small bowl, whisk 3 eggs, cream and extract; add to crumb mixture just until moistened. Gently stir in chips and almonds. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 6-8 times.
3

On a greased
4

, pat dough into a 10-1/2-in. circle, about 3/4 in. thick. Cut into eight wedges. Beat remaining egg; brush over dough. Slightly separate wedges.
5

Bake at 425° for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.