Chocolate Chip Scones Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageCourse
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 Margarine/Butter1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs)
 All purpose flour/Unbleached flour1 3⁄4 Cup (28 tbs)
 Sugar3 Tablespoon
 Baking powder2 1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Salt1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Egg1 , beaten
 Miniature chocolate chips1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 2107 Calories from Fat 808

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 92 g142%

Saturated Fat 21.9 g109.4%

Trans Fat 4.2 g

Cholesterol 211.5 mg70.5%

Sodium 2815.6 mg117.3%

Total Carbohydrates 293 g97.8%

Dietary Fiber 5.9 g23.7%

Sugars 88.6 g

Protein 33 g65.9%

Vitamin A 56.5% Vitamin C 0.12%

Calcium 98.3% Iron 69.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Heat oven to 400°.
Cut margarine into flour, sugar, baking powder and salt with pastry blender until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
Stir in 1 egg, the chocolate chips and just enough half-and-half so dough leaves side of bowl.
Turn dough onto lightly floured surface.
Knead lightly 10 times.
Roll or pat 1/2 inch thick.
Cut with floured 2-inch round cutter, or cut into diamond shapes with sharp knife.
Place on ungreased cookie sheet; brush dough with 1 egg.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
Immediately remove from cookie sheet; cool.
Split scones.
Spread with margarine and serve with strawberry preserves if desired.
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