Chocolate Chip Scones

So after this mornings post I was heading out the door to go to work.  Because I spent most of the morning writing, I didn't have time to fix breakfast for myself. Instead, I go to the freezer to grab something quick and that's when I realized that I forgot to share with you my chocolate chip scone recipe.  I don't know how I could forget something so good.  Ya'll, this recipe is so easy!  It's one of those things that after you make them you will say to yourself "if only I had known this recipe sooner!!"   The best part about it is that you can freeze any leftovers for a morning that your too busy to make breakfast. 

The recipe came from Hershey's and I pretty much followed it to a T (except I used the mini chocolate chips.)

Stir together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt

Stir in chocolate chips (I chose to leave out the nuts)

Pour in whipping cream and stir until just moistened

Pour out onto a floured workspace

Lightly form into a ball.

This is not a yeast dough. Although the directions say knead, don't let this step scare you.  Simply work the dough a couple of times so the it stays together and doesn't fall apart.  

Separate into three separate balls

With your hands or a rolling pin, flatten each ball into a circle and cut into eight triangles

Transfer to cookie sheet and brush with melted butter (I didn't grease the baking sheets like it says, and I had no issues with them sticking.)

If you want to freeze these, let them cool completely first.  After cooled, put them into a ziplock bag and and toss into freezer.  When you're ready to eat them, take out desired amount and let stand at room temperature until no longer frozen

Ingredients

• 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Chocolate Chips
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
• 2 cups chilled whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• Additional granulated sugar
• Powdered sugar (optional) 

Directions

1. 1 Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease 2 baking sheets.
   
2. 2 Stir together flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, baking powder and salt in large bowl. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts, if desired.
   
3. 3 Stir whipping cream into flour mixture, stirring just until ingredients are moistened.
   
4. 4 Turn mixture out onto lightly floured surface. Knead gently until soft dough forms (about 2 minutes). Divide dough into three equal balls. One ball at a time, flatten into 7-inch circle; cut into 8 triangles. Transfer triangles to prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with additional granulated sugar.
   
5. 5 Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm, sprinkled with powdered sugar, if desired. 24 scones.

Source: taken from hersheys.com