I was looking back over the recipes that I posted around Easter last year and realized that I posted a mocha chip recipe around the same time.
Last year it was mocha chip muffins, this year it’s mocha chip scones! Apparently this time of year gets me thinking about mochas!
The base of these scones is my favorite combination of white whole wheat and all-purpose flours, along with a combination of butter and yogurt. What makes them special is what’s added in.
These rich, chocolate scones are infused with coffee flavor and studded with chocolate chips.
I’ve included in the ingredient list that you can mix up the amount of espresso powder/instant coffee you use. I’ve made them a couple different ways and the full amount of 3 tablespoons really adds a strong coffee punch that I know a lot of people like.
Just beware that it’s on the strong side! Just what you need to go with your morning cup of coffee! Or for an afternoon pick-me-up, or evening treat. . .well, you get the picture. They’re good any time of day!
- 1 C white whole wheat flour
- 1 C all-purpose flour
- ⅓ C sugar
- ⅓ C unsweetened baking cocoa
- 2-3 tbsp instant espresso powder or instant coffee, depending on desired coffee flavor
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ C unsalted butter, cold and cut into pieces
- ½ C vanilla yogurt
- ¼ C milk
- 2 eggs
- ½ C chocolate chips
- Preheat oven to 400. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flours, sugar, baking cocoa, espresso powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, milk, and eggs. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Gently stir in chocolate chips.
- Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Gently knead 5-6 times until dough comes together.
- Gently shape into an 8 inch circle. Cut into 8 pieces and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until bottoms just start to turn golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
- Serve.
Jessica @ Stuck On Sweet says
I LOVE scones but have never had a chocolate one – I love coffee too so I am thinking these are definitely in my future! Yum!!
Jen | Baked by an Introvert says
This sounds like the most perfect scone ever! I could go for one right now!
Medha @ Whiak & Shout says
I love the coffee and chocolate flavors combined here! Scones are such coffee-side treats, so the mocha flavor is perfect 🙂
Shashi @ RunninSrilankan says
You must have made these for me – let me guess, you have a stash ready to send me right? 🙂
I adore scones and mocha is my all time favorite flavor EVER!
Monica says
Lovely! I am with you about having sort of craving/posting patterns over the years. : ) All I know is I love chocolate anytime and this mocha chip scones is my kind of scones! Yum!
Emily @ Life on Food says
Funny that you are always using mocha chips around Easter. If these scones come out of it though I hope it keeps up. These look delish! Scones always mean a special occasion for me.
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Oh what pretty scones! I can never resist chocolate treats, especially ones for breakfast. Looks fantastic!
Julie @ Running in a Skirt says
These looks amazing. I’ve never tried to make scones, but I think now is the time!
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
You always have the most perfect scones! I am totally on board with the chocolate and coffee combo all year round — these would be a great addition to Easter brunch!
Ashley says
Mocha chip is always always a good thing! I adore anything coffee flavored – these would be gobbled up in no time flat at our house!
Julie Evink says
I’m totally fine with this mocha theme you have going on! These look awesome!
Tanya says
Wanting to make these but I’m not seeing the chocolate chips in the recipe? How much and when do you usually add them?
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction says
Thanks for catching that! I’ve updated the recipe to show the amount and when to add them!