I love to bake and I like to try new recipes, but there’s nothing better than whipping up an old favorite. You know, the kind of recipe that you don’t even have to look up, you’ve made it so many times. One of my old favorites is a recipe for chocolate & peanut butter scones that I found in an old issue of Southern Living.
I made a batch last week for Joel to take to the office. From what he tells me, they were a big hit (especially with the boss!). A nice way to start a new job, don’t you think? Here’s the recipe, if you try it let me know what you think!
Chocolate & Peanut Butter Scones
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 2/3 cups of chocolate & peanut butter chips
2 cups of all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
extra sugar
STIR together milk and vinegar. Set aside
STIR together butter and 1/2 cup sugar in a large bowl.
COMBINE chips, flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to butter mixture alternately with milk mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Drop by rounded 2 tablespoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet. Sprinkle with extra sugar.
BAKE at 450º for 8 to 10 minutes or until scones are golden.
I always melt a small handful of chocolate chips (20 to 30 second in the microwave will do the trick) and drizzle chocolate on top of the scones, after they cool. Pour yourself a cup of coffee and enjoy!
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Mmmm, YUM! Peanut butter and chocolate is such a perfect combo. I have never even heard of peanut butter chips though, I’ll have to look those up!
I usually use Nestle peanut butter chips, maybe that helps :)