Dessert: Chocolate-Coconut Scones

These classic bakery treats couldn't be easier to make at home.

Ingredients

3/4 c. cold heavy cream
1 tbsp. cold heavy cream
1 large egg
2 c. all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
1/4 c. granulated sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. fine salt
6 tbsp. cold unsalted butter
3/4 c. sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 c. coarsely chopped bittersweet chocolate
Sanding sugar (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Whisk together 3/4 cup cream and egg. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. With a pastry blender or two knives, cut butter into flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal, with a few pea-size pieces of butter remaining. Stir in coconut and chocolate. With a fork, stir in cream mixture until just combined. (The dough should be crumbly; do not overwork.)
Transfer dough to a lightly floured work surface and pat into a 6-inch circle. Cut into 6 wedges and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush tops with 1 tablespoon cream and sprinkle with sanding sugar, if desired. Bake until golden, 16 to 18 minutes, rotating sheet halfway through. Looking for more dessert ideas? Check out our homemade chocolate chip cookie recipes, apple pie recipes, and chocolate cake recipes.

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