What You Need:

2 C of flour
4 T + 1 t of sugar, divided
2 t baking powder
1/2 t of salt
1 stick + 2 T of unsalted butter, cold and cut into pieces
1 C of semisweet chocolate chips
1 large egg yolk
1/2 C of half and half, chilled

How to Make It:

Set the oven temperature to 375 degrees preheating the oven.
Place the oven rack into the center of the oven.
Spray a baking sheet with a non stick cooking spray and set aside.
Place the flour and 4 T of sugar into a mixing bowl.
Add the baking powder and salt and whisk to blend.
Add the butter to the flour mixture.
Cut the butter into the mixture with a pastry blender until crumbly.
Stir in the chocolate chips.
Whisk the egg yolk and half and half together in a small mixing bowl.
Pour the egg mixture over the flour mixture.
Using a fork toss the mixture until a soft dough forms.
Lightly flour a cutting board or flat surface.
Place the dough on the flour.
Knead using your hands 6 times then form the dough into a disk.
Cut the disk into 6 equal size pieces.
Place the cut dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
Sprinkle the remaining sugar evenly over the 6 disks.
Bake for 20 minutes or until a golden brown on the bottom.
Cool on a wire rack before serving.

Makes 6 scones

Serve these special scones warm with a little cream or whipped topping. These scones are best if eaten on the day they were baked. If you have leftovers they can be reheated by wrapping them in foil and placing them on a baking sheet. Place in a preheated 350 degree oven for 5 minutes or until heated through.