Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp. sugar
  • 2 1/2 teaspoon baking pwdr
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 c. sweet cream butter
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 4 to 6 tbsp. half & half
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • A drip of vanilla

Method

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking pwdr, and salt.
  • Cut butter into flour mix till it resembles fine crumbs.
  • Stir in 1 egg, chocolate chips, and just sufficient half & half so dough leaves side of bowl.
  • Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; knead lightly 10 times.
  • Roll into a 1/2 inch thick circle; cut into 12 wedges.
  • Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Brush with beaten egg.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 min or possibly till golden.
  • Immediately remove from cookie sheet.
  • Serve with butter.
  • Can be stored in freezer up to 4 months.
  • Yield: 12 scones.