Valentine Chocolate Chip Scones with Blood Orange Glaze
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Valentine Chocolate Chip Scones with Blood Orange Glaze. These tender, flaky scones blend rich chocolate chips with a zesty blood orange glaze, creating a perfect treat for any romantic occasion. Whether enjoyed during a cozy breakfast or as an afternoon snack, these scones are sure to impress your loved ones.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 stick cold butter (1/2 cup)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Zest of 1 blood orange
- Juice of 1 blood orange (for glaze)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in chocolate chips and blood orange zest.
- Gradually add heavy cream until just combined into a shaggy dough.
- Transfer dough to a floured surface, shape it into a circle about 1 inch thick, and cut into wedges.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with fresh blood orange juice and drizzle over cooled scones.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone (60g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg