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Dark Chocolate Orange Scones

Published: Mar 7, 2018 · Modified: Apr 13, 2018 by Kit · This post may contain affiliate links · 11 Comments

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Dark Chocolate Orange Scones bring the classic Italian flavor combination of orange and dark chocolate together with scones, a classic British pastry. Oh, and the total preparation time is just 10 minutes of active preparation and 12 minutes of baking!

Dark Chocolate Orange Scones bring the classic Italian flavor combination of orange and dark chocolate together with scones, a classic British pastry. Dark Chocolate Orange Scones are flavored with orange zest and fresh orange juice for a bright fresh orange flavor.

Dark Chocolate Orange Scones are flavored with orange zest and fresh orange juice for a bright fresh orange flavor. The burst of dark chocolate gives the scones a taste that might remind you of the dark chocolate oranges that are popular at Christmastime.

Orange Dark Chocolate Scones - a super simple recipe

I love scones because they require just 10 minutes of preparation time, and only 12 minutes of baking time. Scones are seriously one of the fastest baking projects out there! They are so fast that it isn’t unreasonable to whip up a batch for breakfast. A warm fresh-out-of-the-oven scone is a breakfast worth getting out of bed for. [I know, the Brits don't really consider scones to be breakfast food, but I am begging them to reconsider.]

Dark Chocolate Orange Scones bring the classic Italian flavor combination of orange and dark chocolate together with scones, a classic British pastry.

The best way to serve scones is with clotted cream. If you go to a grocery store you can find it in the refrigerated section, probably by the cheese or cream. It you haven’t tried it, it has a rich thick creamy consistency and a mild taste. It’s reminiscent of mascarpone, but not as tart. But, since these scones have dark chocolate chips and lots of orange flavor, the clotted cream isn’t absolutely necessary.

The easiest recipe for Orange Dark Chocolate Scones

I used a 2-inch round biscuit cutter to cut out the scones. If you don’t have a biscuit cutter, you can use a knife to cut the scones into triangles.

Incredible Orange Dark Chocolate Scones that take just 22 minutes to make!

The baking time will vary based on the size and thickness of the scones. I recommend checking on the scones after they have baked for 8 minutes, and cooking them until they are golden brown, being sure to keep a close eye on them.

Orange Dark Chocolate Scones take just 22 minutes to prepare from start to finish. Your friends and family will love this easy recipe.

There are two secrets to getting your scones to rise. First you need your oven to be hot, let it reach 425 before you place the scones in the oven. Secondly, when you brush the egg and milk mixture on top of the scones, only brush it on the top of the scone. Don’t let it run down the sides of the scones. This will result in lopsided scones.

Sidenote: It's Charles's birthday today! Happy birthday to Charles! It seems so fitting to be sharing a British inspired recipe on his birthday.

How to Make Dark Chocolate Orange Scones:

Dark Chocolate Orange Scones bring the classic Italian flavor combination of orange and dark chocolate together with scones, a classic British pastry. Dark Chocolate Orange Scones are flavored with orange zest and fresh orange juice for a bright fresh orange flavor.

Dark Chocolate Orange Scones

Dark Chocolate Orange Scones bring the classic Italian flavor combination of orange and dark chocolate together with scones, a classic British pastry. Dark Chocolate Orange Scones are flavored with orange zest and fresh orange juice for a bright fresh orange flavor. The burst of dark chocolate gives the scones a taste that might remind you of the dark chocolate oranges that are popular at Christmastime.
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: British
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes minutes
Servings: 12 scones

Ingredients

  • 1 Orange
  • 2 cups All Purpose Flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons Baking Powder
  • a pinch of Sea Salt
  • 4 tablespoons Cold Butter
  • 3 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Large Egg
  • about ½ cup of Milk
  • ½ cup Dark Chocolate Chips
  • ½ cup Powdered Sugar

Instructions

  • Heat your oven to 425 degrees.
  • Zest the orange using a microplane. You will need 2 tablespoons of zest. Then slice the orange in half and squeeze out 3 ½ tablespoons of juice. Set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together. I recommend using a whisk because it will remove any clumps.
  • Crack the egg into a one cup liquid measuring cup. Add 2 tablespoon of the orange juice, and whisk to combine. Then add enough milk so that the mixture measure 200 ml (7 ounces). Whisk to combine.
  • Next, take a cheese grater, and use the grater to grate the butter into the flour mixture. Then use your fingers to mix the butter into the flour, until it resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons of the orange zest, and the dark chocolate chips.
  • Use a fork and stir about ¾ of the milk mixture into the flour mixture. You want the dough to be soft and just slightly sticky. You will have some of the milk mixture leftover, and you will need it later.
  • Place the dough on a floured surface and knead gently until the dough is evenly mixed. Use your hands to flatten the dough until it is ¾ of an inch thick. Use a biscuit cutter to form the scones, or use a knife to slice them into triangles.
  • Arrange the scones on a parchment lined baking sheet, leaving 2 fingers space between each scone. Carefully brush the tops of the scones with the remaining milk mixture, making sure that none of the milk mixture runs down the sides of the scones.
  • Bake the scones for 9-12 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Mix up the orange glaze by combining the powdered sugar, remaining orange zest, and remaining orange juice. Let the scones cool for a few minutes, then brush them with the orange glaze.

Notes

I used a 2-inch round biscuit cutter to cut out the scones. If you don’t have a biscuit cutter, you can use a knife to cut the scones into triangles. The baking time will vary based on the size and thickness of the scones. I recommend checking on the scones after they have baked for 8 minutes, and cooking them until they are golden brown, being sure to keep a close eye on them. There are two secrets to getting your scones to rise. First you need your oven to be hot, let it reach 425 before you place the scones in the oven. Secondly, when you brush the egg and milk mixture on top of the scones, only brush it on the top of the scone. Don’t let it run down the sides of the scones. This will result in lopsided scones.

 

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Dark Chocolate Orange Scones bring the classic Italian flavor combination of orange and dark chocolate together with scones, a classic British pastry. Oh, and the total preparation time is just 10 minutes of active preparation and 12 minutes of baking!

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Comments

  1. Betsy Glenn says

    March 07, 2018 at 10:42 pm

    Those look great, I love how melty the chocolate chips look in your photos. I agree about clotted cream and scones it's become one of my favorite things the past few years.
    Reply
    • thekittchen says

      March 12, 2018 at 2:40 am

      Thanks Betsy! Is there anything better than a melty chocolate chip?
      Reply
  2. Barb Chapman ~ French Ethereal says

    March 12, 2018 at 2:04 am

    Yum!!! I used to bake lots of different scones at home when my kids were young but now that they are grown, I'm just not baking much these days. :( I think I might have to bake these, though! If I do, I'll link back to your post to share where I got the idea from for you! <3 I'm working on an Easter tea post this week ~ don't bunnies love oranges?? ;) Have a great week, Barb :) french.ethereal@gmail.com
    Reply
    • thekittchen says

      March 12, 2018 at 2:40 am

      As far as I know, bunnies like orange things? Haha. This recipe is so simple, and I really liked how it turned out! I hope you do give it a try :)
      Reply
  3. Kim~madeinaday says

    March 13, 2018 at 6:40 pm

    Ooh I love the chocolate in the scones! Yum! Thank you for sharing on Merry Monday! Hope to see ya next week! Kim
    Reply
  4. Jess says

    March 14, 2018 at 5:41 pm

    These sound amazing! I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/ Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
    Reply
  5. Lois Christensen says

    March 17, 2018 at 6:59 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing with our Delicious Dishes Recipe Party this week! Hope to see you again next week!
    Reply
  6. Miz Helen says

    March 19, 2018 at 8:46 pm

    I love Scones, your Dark Chocolate Orange Scones look fantastic! Have a great first week of spring and thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with FULL PLATE THURSDAY! Miz Helen
    Reply
  7. Petite Haus says

    March 20, 2018 at 7:16 pm

    Wow these sound amazing! Thanks for sharing with Thursday Favorite Things, we are so happy you joined us !
    Reply
  8. Tania Barnes says

    February 09, 2021 at 3:14 pm

    These were awesome, and I loved that they didn't require heavy cream. I used half milk, half halfnhalf and sprinkled some sugar on top (but skipped the glaze). My whole family loved them. Thanks for this easy recipe I will definitely return to!
    Reply
    • thekittchen says

      February 10, 2021 at 10:42 pm

      Yes! So glad that you liked them!
      Reply

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