Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Scones

Chocolate, hazelnuts and the tangy taste of buttermilk —these delicious scones are easy to make, come together fast, and taste so good with your morning coffee. 

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Total Time
Prep: 20 min.

Bake: 15 min.

Makes: 8 scones

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 cup buttermilk
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup hazelnuts, coarsely chopped

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°. Whisk together first 5 ingredients; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, whisk together egg, buttermilk and vanilla; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Stir in chocolate chips and hazelnuts.

Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 8 times. Pat dough into a 6-in. circle. Cut into 8 wedges; place on a greased baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Serve warm.