Description
These indulgent Chocolate-Cherry Valentine Scones are the perfect treat for your special someone this Valentine’s Day! Soft, buttery scones filled with rich chocolate and sweet cherries, topped with a light glaze—this recipe is a sweet way to celebrate love.
Ingredients
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For the Scones:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- 1/2 cup dried cherries (or fresh if preferred, chopped)
- 2/3 cup heavy cream (plus extra for brushing)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
For the Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp milk (or more as needed for consistency)
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp cherry juice (optional, for a pop of flavor and color)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the Butter: Add the cold butter cubes to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter.
- Add the Chocolate and Cherries: Gently fold in the chocolate chips and dried cherries.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Form the Dough: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the scones dense. The dough should be slightly sticky.
- Shape the Scones: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently pat it into a circle about 1-inch thick. Cut the dough into 8 wedges (like a pizza) and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush with Cream: Lightly brush the tops of the scones with a bit of heavy cream to help them brown nicely while baking.
- Bake the Scones: Bake the scones in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown on the edges and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Prepare the Glaze: While the scones bake, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and cherry juice (if using) in a small bowl until smooth.
- Glaze the Scones: Allow the scones to cool slightly before drizzling the glaze over the tops.
- Serve and Enjoy: Let the glaze set for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy these sweet, decadent Valentine’s Day treats with a cup of tea or coffee!
Notes
- For extra cherry flavor, you can soak dried cherries in warm water or cherry juice for 10-15 minutes before adding them to the dough.
- These scones are best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- If you prefer, you can skip the glaze and serve the scones plain or dust them with powdered sugar.
- You can substitute dried cranberries or other berries for the cherries if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg