Chocolate Chip Scones are buttery with crisp edges, soft centers, and melty chocolate throughout. Greek yogurt is the secret ingredient that adds moisture and rich flavor.

Chocolate chip scones with a luscious glaze and scattered chocolate chips, ready to be devoured.
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author’s note

One Bite and You’ll Get It!

I make Strawberry Scones all the time because my kids love them! A few days ago, I was craving a batch but didn’t have any strawberries, so I tweaked the recipe and made Chocolate Chip Scones instead. Thankfully, my kids were just as obsessed with these.

Scones can be a little tricky to get just right, but I’ve included all my best tips to help you nail them every time.

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Assembling dry ingredients for the chocolate chip scone recipe, cutting in grated butter, and adding chocolate chips to the mix.

Ingredients In Chocolate Chip Scones

IngredientWhat It DoesEasy Swap
All‑purpose flourGives structure1:1 gluten‑free blend (King Arthur works)
White sugarSweetens & keeps edges crispCoconut sugar
Butter (frozen)Creates flaky layersPlant‑based butter works
Greek yogurtLocks in moistureFull-fat sour cream
Chocolate chipsChocolate pocketsChopped dark chocolate bar, mini chips, or mix of milk & semi‑sweet
Vanilla + almond extractFlavor boostSwap almond for coconut extract or leave out
Pouring wet ingredients into dry mixture, shaping into round flat disc, and cutting into triangles.

Quick Tip

The most important measurement is the flour. If you press a measuring cup into a bag of flour you will pack in way too much flour, which will yield cakey and less-flavorful cookies. Spoon the flour into a measuring cup and level the top with the back of a table knife.

Can You Freeze Chocolate Chip Scones?

To freeze: Freeze the unbaked scones on a lined baking sheet, transfer the frozen scones to an airtight bag, and freeze for up to one month. Bake the scones straight from the freezer (add 1-3 minutes on baking time). (More details on freezing and baking scones here).

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Chocolate Chip Scones

These Chocolate Chip Scones are sweet, sugar glazed, and perfectly layered with buttery goodness.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Chilling Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 scones

Equipment

  • Large sheet pan (15" x 21") 15 x 21-inch, lined

Ingredients

Chocolate Chip Scones
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter frozen
  • 2 cups flour see note 1
  • 1/4 cup + 1 teaspoon granulated sugar divided
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar lightly packed
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 drop almond extract optional
  • 1/2 cup honey vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream optional
Glaze
  • 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  • Freeze the butter until completely frozen. Move the oven rack to the lower third of the oven and preheat to 400°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • Grate the frozen butter on the large holes of a cheese grater.
  • Quickly cut the frozen butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or two butter knives until well combined. Add the chocolate chips and gently mix. Then, place the mixture in the fridge while you prepare the wet ingredients.
  • In another bowl, mix together the vanilla extract, almond extract, Greek yogurt, and egg. Whisk until well combined and smooth.
  • Add the wet ingredients to dry and mix with a wooden spoon until just combined. Use your hands to press the dough into a large ball. The dough will be slightly sticky, and it may seem too dry to form a ball. Keep kneading and pressing it gently, and it will come together. Keep in mind that the less you mix and knead, the better the texture will be (see note 2).
  • Using your hands, shape the mixture into a 5.5-inch disc about 1 inch thick. With a sharp knife, cut the disc into 8 equal triangles, using decisive, swift cuts instead of a sawing motion. Separate the triangles and place them on the prepared cookie sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each.
  • If desired, brush the tops of the scones with heavy cream. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 teaspoon of sugar. Place the sheet pan with the scones in the fridge and chill for 20 minutes.
  • Remove scones from fridge and place in the preheated oven. Bake until lightly golden around the edges and barely golden on top, about 14–16 minutes.
  • For the glaze, whisk the milk or heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth. Add more milk or heavy cream as needed but keep the glaze quite thick.
  • Remove the scones from the oven and let sit on the sheet pan for 5 minutes to finish cooking. Allow them to cool to room temperature, then drizzle the glaze on top using a spoon.

Recipe Notes

Note 1: Make sure to spoon and level the flour. If you scoop a measuring cup into a bag of flour you will pack in too much flour and make drier scones.
Note 2: Knead the dough gently and stop as soon as it comes together; minimal mixing is key. A few bumps and lumps are fine. Keep the dough cold—too much handling will soften the butter. Remember, excessive mixing activates the gluten, resulting in denser scones.
Storage: Let the scones cool, then store in an airtight container at room temp for 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 431kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 262mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 558IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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