Mini Chip Orange Scone Recipe

This mini chip orange scone recipe is my favorite. A great orange flavor combined with the subtle taste of chocolate from the mini chips!

Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup salted butter, cold
1/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup, plus two tablespoons buttermilk
2 tablespoons orange peel, grated
1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips

Topping:
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Hardware
Large bowl
Medium bowl
Small bowl
Whisk
Pastry blender (optional)
Cookie sheet
Cooking spray

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 2: Coat cookie sheet with cooking spray; set aside.
Step 3: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
Step 4: Using pastry blender or fork, cut butter into flour mixture, until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Step 5: In medium bowl, combine orange juice, buttermilk, and orange peel.
Step 6: Add wet ingredients to dry, stir just until moistened.
Step 7: Stir in mini chocolate chips.
Step 8: Drop by heaping teaspoons two inches apart onto prepared cookie sheet.
Step 9: In small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon together.
Step 10: Sprinkle mixture on top of each scone.
Step 11: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until light brown.

Makes about 24 scones.

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