Cinnamon Chocolate Scones

Scones

1/2

cup

all purpose flour

2

Tbs

sugar

2

Tbs

unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2

tsp

ground cinnamon

1/8

tsp

baking soda

1/8

tsp

salt

2

Tbs

cold unsalted butter, diced

1

Tbs

egg (beaten)

2

Tbs

heavy cream

1/2

tsp

vanilla extract

Cinnamon Chocolate Glaze

3

Tbs

semisweet chocolate chips

2

tsp

butter

2

tsp

hot water

1

Tbs

confectioners sugar

1/8

tsp

ground cinnamon

1

Preheat oven to 375F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

2

Place flour, sugar, cocoa, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a food processor. Using the knife blade, process until blended. Add the butter pieces and pulse until crumbs form. Transform to a medium sized bowl.

3

Place egg, cream, and vanilla in a small bowl and whisk together; pour into the center of the dry ingredients and mix with a fork until the dough starts to hold together.

4

Divide into three equal parts and roll into balls, press to 1 inch thick, sprinkle with sugar, and bake for about 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool on a wire rack.

For the Glaze:

1

Melt chocolate chips and butter in the microwave or over low heat; stir until smooth and add water and stir until well blended; stir in cinnamon and confectioner's sugar and spoon over top of the scones.

Servings: 3

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 1/3 of a recipe (2.6 ounces).

Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.

Amount Per Serving

Calories

295.51

Calories From Fat (48%)

141.9

% Daily Value

Total Fat 16.44g

25%

Saturated Fat 9.98g

50%

Cholesterol 55.37mg

18%

Sodium 162.27mg

7%

Potassium 94.35mg

3%

Total Carbohydrates 36.27g

12%

Fiber 2.66g

11%

Sugar 11.27g

 

Protein 4.17g

8%