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Valentine Chocolate Chip Red Food Coloring Scones Recipe

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  • Author: Hailey
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 heart-shaped scones 1x

Description

Delightfully tender Valentine Scones infused with chocolate chips and a touch of red food coloring for a festive look. These heart-shaped scones are perfect for a romantic breakfast or a sweet treat to share, baked to golden perfection and lightly brushed with milk for a beautiful, warm crust.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 260 grams All-Purpose Flour
  • 50 grams Granulated Sugar
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 113 grams Butter (cut into small cubes)
  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Food Coloring

Add-ins

  • 90 grams Chocolate Chips
  • Milk, for brushing tops of scones
  • Tiny sugar hearts, for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and place the oven rack in the middle position for even heat circulation.
  2. Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, ensuring even distribution of leavening agents and salt.
  4. Cut in Butter: Add the cold butter cubes into the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter to blend the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, which will create a tender flaky texture.
  5. Add Chocolate Chips: Stir the chocolate chips into the crumbly mixture, evenly distributing them throughout the dough.
  6. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a small measuring cup, mix the buttermilk with vanilla extract and red food coloring, whisking until fully combined.
  7. Add Wet to Dry: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently stir just until the dough comes together. Avoid over mixing to keep the scones light and tender.
  8. Shape Dough: Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and pat it gently into a circle about 7 inches in diameter and 1 1/2 inches thick.
  9. Cut Shapes: Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out scone shapes from the dough. Gather leftover scraps, pat out again, and cut additional hearts.
  10. Prepare for Baking: Arrange the heart-shaped scones on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
  11. Brush and Decorate: Lightly brush the tops of the scones with a little milk to help them brown beautifully in the oven. Sprinkle with tiny sugar hearts for festive decoration.
  12. Bake: Bake the scones in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
  13. Cool: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and cool the scones slightly on the sheet. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  14. Serve: These scones are best enjoyed the day they are baked, ideally while still fresh and warm. Enjoy your Valentine-themed treat!

Notes

  • Use cold butter for the best flaky texture.
  • Do not over mix the dough to avoid tough scones.
  • If you don’t have red food coloring, you can omit it or use a natural alternative like beet juice.
  • Brush with milk or an egg wash for a shiny golden crust.
  • Store leftover scones in an airtight container and reheat gently before serving.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Valentine Scones, Heart-shaped scones, Chocolate chip scones, Festive scones, Breakfast scones, Red food coloring scones

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