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Chocolate Peppermint Scones

Name: Chocolate Peppermint Scones
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1 dozen.
Cuisine: Europe, British
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour; 1/2 cup baking cocoa; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed; 3/4 cup vanilla yogurt; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1 large egg, room temperature; 1 teaspoon peppermint extract; 1 cup 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate baking chips; 1 tablespoon coarse sugar; 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted; 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 20 min.

Makes

1 dozen

Try my decadent scones as a breakfast or brunch treat or a snack served with coffee and mint tea. They're so festive for the holidays, decked out in red-and-white peppermint candy. —Shelly Platten, Amherst, Wisconsin

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
3/4 cup vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 cup 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate baking chips
1 tablespoon coarse sugar
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted
1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies

Directions

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. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 328 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 257mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein.

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