Triple Chocolate Scones

• heavy cream⅔ cup
• large egg1
• pure vanilla extract1 teaspoon
• all purpose flour1 ¾ cup
• unsweetened dutch process cocoa powder¼ cup
• granulated sugar½ cup
• baking powder2 ½ teaspoon
• salt¼ teaspoon
• unsalted butter5 tablespoon
• dark chocolate chip⅔ cup
• cocoa powder¼ cup
• powdered sugar½ cup
• milk3 tablespoon

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and place rack in center of oven.

2. 2

   In a small bowl whisk together heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder and salt.

4. 4

   Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

5. 5

   Stir in the chocolate chips.

6. 6

   Add the cream mixture and stir just until the dough comes together (add more cream and/or flour as necessary).

7. 7

   Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead a few times.

8. 8

   Shape the dough into a 7-inch (18 cm) round and cut into eight wedges.

9. 9

   Place them on the baking sheet.

10. 10

    Bake for about 20 minutes or until they are firm around the edges but a bit soft in the center.

11. 11

    A toothpick inserted into the center of a scone will come out clean.

12. 12

    Cool on a wire rack.

13. 13

    Mix the glaze ingredients together in a bowl.

14. 14

    Drizzle on top of the scones (optional).

15. 15

    Enjoy!