Peanut Butter Chocolate Swirl Scones (Printable)

Tender scones featuring creamy peanut butter ribbons and melted chocolate swirls, ideal for breakfast or snacking.

# Components:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
06 - 2/3 cup whole milk
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Swirl & Add-ins

09 - 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
10 - 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

→ Topping

11 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream
12 - 2 tablespoons coarse sugar

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl until blended.
03 - Using a pastry cutter or fingertips, work cold cubed butter into dry mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together whole milk, egg, and vanilla extract.
05 - Pour wet ingredients over dry mixture and gently mix just until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Drop spoonfuls of peanut butter onto the dough, sprinkle chocolate chips, and gently fold to create visible swirls without fully blending.
07 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface, pat into a 7-inch disk about 1 inch thick. Cut into 8 wedges and arrange on prepared baking sheet.
08 - Brush tops with heavy cream, sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired. Bake for 16–18 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
09 - Allow scones to cool slightly before serving for best texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick to assemble with basic pantry ingredients
  • Perfect balance between salty peanut butter and sweet chocolate
  • Great for breakfast or an indulgent snack
  • Freezes beautifully for make-ahead mornings
  • No stand mixer required only simple tools from your kitchen
02 -
  • Rich in protein and fiber from peanut butter and whole milk
  • Ready in under forty minutes
  • Only one bowl required for dry ingredients and one for wet ingredients no mess
03 -
  • Work quickly with cold ingredients for maximum flakiness
  • Use a light hand when folding to keep those gorgeous peanut butter and chocolate swirls distinct
  • Do not skip the coarse sugar on top It makes every bite sparkle
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