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Take my fantastic basic scones recipe, add in chocolate chips and fresh cherries, and you will have a decadent sweet scone that is perfect for lovers of the chocolate cherry flavor mashup!
Why I Think You’ll Love This Recipe!
- This scones recipe makes a large batch of 18, unlike most recipes so that you can freeze some for later!
- This is my most popular scone recipe. They are flaky, buttery, and crispy—just as proper scones should be!
- The flavor combination of chocolate and cherry is a beloved classic for a good reason!
Use Fresh or Frozen Cherries
You can use fresh or frozen cherries in this recipe; just slice them and then place them on paper towels to absorb any excess moisture. Frozen cherries will have a lot more moisture and are more challenging to mix in, but they can be used!
Remember to be gentle with the dough and FOLD in the cherries more than mix them in. This is a stiff dough, which is how you get crispy scones, so it takes some practice and patience to use fruit!
How to Make Even-Sized Scones
For all of the scones to bake evenly and be done at the same time, it helps to make sure they are as close to being evenly sized as possible. I have a method that works perfectly!
- Take your entire batch of dough and shape it into a log. Divide the log into three pieces that are the same size/weight.
- Flatten each piece of dough into a 6-inch wide disk approximately one inch thick.
- Make sure each disk has the same thickness from the outside edge to the middle; do not make thin edges. This will ensure that the scones are the same thickness for baking.
- Cut each disk into six evenly sized pieces.
- Place on the baking sheet, and you are ready to bake them.
Use Cold Butter
If you can, grate frozen butter into the mixture. It really works for crispy scones! Just make sure to mix it in after grating so that no pieces are larger than pea-sized.
Cherry Scones Tips and Tricks
- If the dough is too dry, add some heavy cream to bring it together. The water content of your butter varies from brand to brand and can affect the dough.
- If you work the dough too much, make sure to refrigerate your scones after they are cut and placed on the baking sheet. Fifteen minutes should do the trick to get the butter cold again.
More Delicious Scone Recipes!
Now, remember to have patience and practice when using fruit in scone recipes; it takes a light hand with the dough!
Happy baking!
Karlynn
Chocolate Cherry Scones
Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 4 cups flour
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 ½ cups cherries fresh or frozen see notes
- 1 cup chocolate chips mini or regular size
- 1 cup butter
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium-sized bowl combine the sour cream and baking soda together.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
- Cut in the butter using two knives scissor style or with a pastry blender until it resembles coarse peas in the flour mixture.
- Add in the sour cream and beaten egg, gently mixing until it’s almost together.
- Once the mixture is this close to being completely combined, add in the chocolate chips. Mix gently again. Add in the cherries and mix gently until throughout the dough.
- Scoop the dough together and roll it into one large log. Cut the log into three pieces. Flatten each round disk into a 6-inch circle that is about one inch thick, then cut into 6 equal triangles.
- Take your 18 scones and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake until the scones are light golden brown on the top and the bottom ( don't overbake them), approximately 20 minutes.
- Remove and cool on a baking rack. Store in a closed container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 3 months.
Notes
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Nadia says
Have you tried making the scones with frozen cherries?
Shannon says
Lemon and blueberry scones are my fave but I am totally making these tonight, yum!
Josh S says
I like chocolate chip
glogirl3 says
I like cranberry and white chocolate scones.
Asiya says
I love blueberry scones!
MarlaF says
Chocolate chip scones!
MarlaF says
THat plate is beautiful!
skinebones says
White Chocolate and Raspberries Scones!
Madbcbabe says
I have enjoyed white chocolate raspberry more than once this season
Richard Rector says
Hear, Hear.
Michelle B says
I love cheese scones!
Sarah L says
I love caramel apple scones.
travelluna says
I have only had Cranberry Orange Scones and it was a favourite
Peggy Doyle says
I love lemon cranberry scones
awabia says
I love a
magnalicious says
I like raisin scones. These ones looks delicious though – I have never had cherry chocolate scones.
Bill McMillan says
My favourite scones are cream scones
Bianca at Sweet Dreaming says
chocolate chip or cinnamon scones are my fav!
Nadia says
Have you ever tried making these scones with frozen cherries?