Chocolate Chunk Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350.
2. 2
   Whisk together the flour and next 6 ingredients.
3. 3
   Cut butter into flour mixture with a pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles small peas and is crumbly.
4. 4
   Stir in the chocolate chunks and nuts.
5. 5
   Combine the buttermilk, egg, and vanilla; pour over crumb mixture; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.
6. 6
   Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface, and gently knead 3-4 times.
7. 7
   Divide dough in half; shape each half into a ball.
8. 8
   Pat each into a 6 inch circle on parchment-lined baking sheets.
9. 9
   Cut each circle into 6 wedges using a sharp knife (do not separate wedges).
10. 10
    Sprinkle 2 tablespoons sugar over dough.
11. 11
    Bake for 36 minutes or until a pick comes out clean; separate wedges.
12. 12
    Serve warm, or remove to a wire rack to cool.