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Peanut Butter Chocolate Swirl Scones Recipe

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Delight in these homemade Peanut Butter Chocolate Swirl Scones, featuring a tender, buttery crumb enriched with creamy peanut butter and swirled with semi-sweet chocolate chips for a perfect marbled treat. Ideal for breakfast or an indulgent snack, these scones baked to golden perfection have a lovely crisp exterior and soft interior.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 2/3 cup whole milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream (for brushing)
  • 2 tablespoons coarse sugar (optional, for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined, creating a base for your scone dough.
  3. Cut in Butter: Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, incorporate the cold, cubed unsalted butter into the flour mixture until the texture resembles coarse crumbs, essential for a flaky scone texture.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole milk, egg, and vanilla extract thoroughly, then pour this mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir gently just to combine without overmixing to keep the scones tender.
  5. Add Peanut Butter and Chocolate: Drop spoonfuls of creamy peanut butter on top of the dough and scatter the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Gently fold and swirl the mixture to create marbled ribbons without fully blending the peanut butter and chocolate, ensuring distinct swirls.
  6. Shape Dough: Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a 7-inch diameter disk about 1 inch thick. Slice this disk into 8 evenly sized wedges and arrange them spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Prepare for Baking: Brush the top of each scone with heavy cream for a golden, glossy finish and sprinkle with coarse sugar if you desire added sweetness and crunch.
  8. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 16 to 18 minutes or until the scones are golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool and Serve: Remove the scones from the oven and allow them to cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving to let their structure set and to avoid burning your mouth.

Notes

  • Use cold butter to achieve the best flaky texture in scones.
  • Do not overmix the dough after adding wet ingredients to keep scones tender.
  • Swirling peanut butter and chocolate chips creates an attractive marbled effect—avoid fully mixing.
  • Coarse sugar on top adds texture and a slight crunch, but it is optional.
  • Scones are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Keywords: Peanut Butter Scones, Chocolate Chip Scones, Breakfast Scones, Swirled Scones, Easy Baking Recipes

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