Chocolate Cherry Scones Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3/4 cup semisweet mini chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup roughly chopped dried cherries
• 1 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream, plus more for brushing tops
• 1 tablespoon demerara or coarse sparkling sugar

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in chocolate chips and cherries.
3. Pour heavy cream over dry ingredients, and mix with a fork.
4. Scrape down sides of bowl and transfer sticky dough onto a lightly floured surface. Using clean hands, bring mixture together and knead a few times until fully combined, but do not overwork. Divide dough in half and pat into two disks about 4 inches in diameter and 1 1/2 inches thick.
5. Brush the top of each disk with a little cream. Sprinkle with demerara or sparkling sugar. Cut each disk into 6 wedges and space evenly on prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake 15 to 17 minutes or until tops are lightly browned.