These Orange Chocolate Chunk Scones With Orange Glaze are an extra special treat. With the zesty flavor of orange and the rich decadent flavor of dark chocolate combined together in a tender scone, they make the perfect on the go breakfast or afternoon snack.
To me, scones are the perfect treat. They are a soft, buttery, tender pastry that have a slightly crusty exterior. They come in a variety of flavors like my Strawberry Scones or my Blackberry Lemon Scones and are not overly sweet. Perfectly pared with a cup of tea or coffee as a breakfast or afternoon snack.
I have to say these Orange Chocolate Chunk Scone may be my new favorite. It’s the perfect combination of citrus and chocolate, ( which I think go great together ) mixed into a buttery pastry. As if that weren’t enough, they are drizzled with a delicious orange glaze to add a touch of sweetness that makes these scones absolutely perfect, in my option.
Hints For Making Scones:
- Use very cold butter. I like to cut my butter into small cubes first, then store them in the refrigerator or even the freezer so that they are nice and cold. This will allow your scones to have a better rise and give them a tender texture.
- Handle the dough as little as possible. The more you handle the dough, the tougher they will be.
- Chill the scones before baking them for 15 to 20 minutes. This will relax the gluten and bring the butter back to a cold temperature which will allow for a tender flaky scone.
- Scones will spread when cooked. Place them 2” apart on the prepared baking sheet. This will give them room to expand.
How To Make Orange Chocolate Chunk Scones With Orange Glaze
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set to the side. Cut butter into small cubes. Place in the freezer until ready to use.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, cinnamon and orange zest.
Using a pastry cutter or two knives, cut in cold butter until it resembles a course meal.
Add the buttermilk and eggs and using a rubber spatula mix until just combined. Do Not Over Mix!!
Fold in the dark chocolate.
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Form dough into a rectangle and cut into 5 to 6 wedges, depending on how big you want them.
Place wedges on the prepared baking sheet, 2” apart. Place in the refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 425º.
Remove the scones from the refrigerator and brush the tops with heavy whipping cream.
Place scones in preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Meanwhile you can make the glaze.
Whisk together the powdered sugar, orange zest and fresh squeezed orange juice, in a small bowl until blended.
Remove scones from the oven and while they are still warm, drizzle with the orange glaze.
Orange Chocolate Chunk Scones
Ingredients:
For The Scones:
- 2 Cups all purpose flour
- 2 Teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 Teaspoon baking soda
- 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 Teaspoons salt
- 1/4 Teaspoon cinnamon
- Zest from one orange
- 1/2 Cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 Cup buttermilk
- 1 Egg, lightly beaten
- 2 oz. Dark chocolate chopped into small pieces
For The Glaze:
- 3/4 Cup powdered sugar
- Zest from one orange
- 1 Tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice
Instructions:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set to the side.
- Cut butter into small cubes, place in a small bowl and store in the freezer until ready to use.
- Whisk together the all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt, cinnamon and orange zest in a large mixing bowl until combined.
- Using a pastry cutter or two knives, cut the cold butter cubes into the flour mixture until it resembles course meal.
- Add the buttermilk and lightly beaten eggs and mix using a rubber spatula until just combined, being careful not to over mix. Fold in the dark chocolate.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead dough 5 to 6 times. Form dough into a rectangle. Cut into wedges, about 6 to 8 depending on how big you make them. Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet 2” apart. Chill for 15 to 20 minutes.
- While the scones are chilling, preheat oven to 425º. Remove scones from the refrigerator. Brush the tops of the scones with heavy whipping cream. Place them into the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until tops are golden brown.
- Meanwhile you can make the glaze. To a small mixing bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, orange zest and fresh squeezed orange juice until smooth.
- Remove the scones from the oven and while they are still warm, drizzle them with the orange glaze then serve.
- Enjoy.
