Chocolate Chip Scones

Reminiscent of fluffy chocolate chip cookies, these Chocolate Chip Scones are the perfect treat for breakfast or a midday snack. Whip up a batch of these tender scones today!

Sometimes Chocolate Chip Cream Scones and a nice cup of coffee are like a warm hug to me in the early morning. It’s a relaxing way to wake up and face the day.

This recipe was inspired by the parenting book, Same Here, Sisterfriend, by Holly Mackle. One of the things mentioned throughout this book is Cara’s Chocolate Chip Cream Scones. And you all know how much I love scones – I mean, my Cranberry Orange Scones are one of my most popular recipes.
The recipe has been reprinted with permission.

So I knew I had to recreate this recipe for myself! Make this easy scone recipe and enjoy one for breakfast or as a nice afternoon snack with a cup of tea!

What is a scone?

Scones are lightly sweetened, biscuit-like cakes made with flour, some fat, and milk. Many have fruit as well. American scones have evolved to be a bit sweeter and denser than their original counterpart in the United Kingdom.

Chocolate Chip Cream Scone ingredients

You need just a handful of ingredients to make this chocolate chip scones recipe.

Dry Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons of white sugar
• 1 tablespoon of baking powder
• 1 ½ teaspoon of salt

Wet ingredients:

• 5 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream

You’ll also need ¾ cup of chocolate chips to make these homemade scones. You can use milk chocolate, dark chocolate chips, or even semi-sweet chocolate chips.

How to make Cream Scones

These homemade chocolate chip scones come together quickly and easily!

1. First, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. While the oven heats, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
2. Add small pieces of cold butter to the flour mixture and use a pastry blender to quickly cut them in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Stir in the chocolate chips with a rubber spatula. Then stir in the heavy cream with a fork until the dough begins to form (about 30 seconds).
4. Transfer the scone dough to a lightly floured surface and knead by hand just for a few seconds until the dough comes together into a rough, sticky ball. Roll dough into a ball and flatten it into a 1-inch thick disc.
5. You can make large scones or smaller scones. Cut scones into the desired size with a sharp knife and place them on an ungreased or parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until light golden brown, about 12-15 minutes.
6. Transfer baked scones to a wire rack to cool, then serve and enjoy!

How to store leftover Chocolate Cream Scones

Homemade scones should be stored in an airtight container to keep them fresh. They will last 1-2 days at room temperature or up to a week when stored in the refrigerator.

Reheat scones (if desired) in a 300-degree F oven for 5-10 minutes or for 10-20 seconds in the microwave.

Can you freeze baked scones?

Yes, you can freeze these scones! Wrap them tightly in plastic wrap, then place them in a freezer bag. They will keep for up to 1 month.

Reheat as directed above, but you’ll need a few extra minutes to bake frozen scones.

Can you make Chocolate Chip Cream Scones in advance?

Since these freeze well, you can bake these as directed, freeze them, then reheat them when you’re ready to serve them (or just make one or two at a time for breakfast!)

You can also freeze unbaked scones and finish them later. To do this, freeze the unbaked scones on a baking sheet. When completely frozen, transfer to a freezer bag. They will keep for up to 3 months.

When you’re ready to finish them, bake them according to the recipe directions, adding 3-4 minutes to the bake time. Then you can have fresh scones whenever you like!

More great recipes for a quick breakfast

If you want a satisfying breakfast without having to spend a lot of time in the kitchen, try one of these recipes:

• Make some muffins! I love to make a batch of Blueberry Muffins, Lemon Poppyseed Muffins, or Orange Cranberry Muffins and keep them in the freezer. Then I just heat one up for breakfast!
• Breakfast classics like pancakes and waffles are always a hit. Add a twist to the old standby by making Banana Pancakes or Bacon Cheddar Chive Waffles.
• Cook breakfast the night before so it’s ready to go! This Onion, Bacon, and Gruyere Quiche is divine, and everyone loves my Overnight Breakfast Casserole.
• Of course, you can always whip up a quick smoothie. I love this tangy Cranberry Orange Smoothie, and this Cherry Almond Smoothie is delicious and smooth!

Use up those chocolate chips!

If you need to finish up those extra chocolate chips, make one of these tasty treats:

Pumpkin Pecan Chocolate Chip Bread

Peanut and Cookie Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Salted Butterscotch Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Crunch Bars with Bourbon Caramel Sauce

This post was originally published April 16, 2018. It has been updated in format and with pictures on July 24, 2025.