Chocolate Peppermint Scones
Chocolate Peppermint Scones might be just the Scottish recipe you are searching for. This morn meal has 355 calories, 7g of protein, and 16g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 12. Not Head to the store and pick up baking cocoa, peppermint extract, cacao bittersweet chocolate baking chips, and a few other things to make it today. It is perfect for Christmas. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients.
Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk the yogurt, buttermilk, egg and extract; add to crumb mixture just until moistened. Stir in chocolate chips.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times. Divide dough in half; transfer each portion to a greased baking sheet. Pat into a 6-in. circle.
Cut into six wedges, but do not separate.
Sprinkle with coarse sugar.
Bake at 400° for 18-20 minutes or until puffed and tops are cracked.
Remove to wire racks; cool slightly.
Drizzle with melted chocolate and sprinkle with peppermint candies.