Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Start your day off with some Triple Chocolate Scones. Chocolate first thing in the morning always makes the day better.
I am trying to get my kids to realize early in life that breakfast really is important. For the life of me, I cannot get my 2 youngest children to eat breakfast before going to school. They both claim they aren’t hungry right away. But then they are starving at recess and eat half their lunch then. I make banana muffins and Biscoff donuts for them. I buy french toast sticks and toaster strudels, trying to entice them to at least eat something.
Want to know what they will eat? Cold pizza, mashed potatoes, and soup. Not what I want to put in my mouth when I first wake up, but right now I am just happy they are eating something before leaving the house.
One thing that all our kids agree on is chocolate any time of day. So, when I got the urge to make some scones the other day, I went with just a plain chocolate scone. Oh, but this isn’t just a plain chocolate scone. I used 3 different kinds of chocolate to give it some pizzaz.
Want to know something??? My kids ate this for breakfast!!! I know that chocolate for breakfast isn’t the best thing in the world, but at least it is better than having them go to school on an empty stomach. I’m thinking some more chocolate breakfast treats need to happen soon.
The thing I liked the most about these scones is how easy they are to put together. All you need is a bowl and a fork. Don’t you love when a recipe doesn’t make half your kitchen dirty? This also doesn’t use a mixer, so get your muscles ready. I’m going to give you an arm work out today. You are going to warm up by cutting the butter into the dry ingredients with the fork. Really try to cut it in, so that there are butter chunks evenly distributed throughout all the flour.
Second warm up is to whisk the egg and buttermilk…you won’t break a sweat on that one. Then use your fork and start mixing the milk into the flour. You want to keep moving it around until a good dough forms. This will get your forearms and biceps pumping. LOL not really! I don’t want to scare you off from making the chocolate goodness by telling you will get a work out. But you are eating chocolate for breakfast, so any form of a work out is probably a good thing 🙂
Pat the dough into 2 equal circles that are about 6 inches around. Cut into 6 wedges with a sharp knife. Whoops, I guess I lied when I said you only need 2 tools. Make that 3! The dough will be really sticky, so don’t try to move the scones around. Place in the oven and wait impatiently for the chocolate to bake up!
These are awesome reheated in the microwave the next day too. At least that’s what my children tell me 🙂 wink, wink!!!
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Three different chocolates make these breakfast scones a delicious morning breakfast.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup cold butter
- 1 cup miniature chocolate chips
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon shortening
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Add the butter and cut in with a fork until it is coarse crumbs. Stir in the mini chocolate chips. Make a hole in the center of the flour mixture.
- Whisk together the egg, vanilla, and buttermilk. Pour into the center of the flour and stir until a dough comes together. DIvide the dough into 2 equal parts. Place each ball on a baking sheet. With floured hands, shape each ball into a 6 inch circle. Cut each circle into 6 wedges. Bake at 400* for 18 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack.
- In a microwave safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate chips and shortening. Heat for 30 seconds. Stir and repeat until melted and smooth. Do not over heat. Place the chocolate in a plastic bag with the tip cut off. Drizzle over the tops of the scones. Store in a sealed container on the counter for 3-4 days. Makes 12 scones.
More great Breakfast ideas that kids like:
Mocha Chip Cinnamon Rolls (no yeast needed)
Chocolate Chunk Coconut Muffins
Breakfast ideas from other bloggers:
Chocolate Chocolate Chip Muffins from Chocolate, Chocolate & More
Chocolate Banana Muffins from Shugary Sweets
Blueberry Breakfast Cake from Life as a Lofthouse
Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says
May 8, 2013 at 2:15 PMI would choose a chocolate scone over any old muffin! These look fabulous.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
May 10, 2013 at 1:25 PMI choose chocolate over pretty much anything too 🙂
Nancy [email protected] says
May 8, 2013 at 2:44 PMYes please! I will take a scone or two for breakfast! And I agree chocolate is good any time of the day!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
May 10, 2013 at 1:44 PMLet’s eat chocolate all day then 🙂
Becca @ Crumbs and Chaos says
May 8, 2013 at 3:31 PMAnything you can make in one bowl and includes chocolate is a winner 🙂 I remember eating pizza for breakfast growing up…those were the days, haven’t done that in a while!!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
May 10, 2013 at 1:44 PMI can honestly say that pizza for breakfast has never sounded right to me, but hey, if it gets them eating I’m all for it.
Sue/the view from great island says
May 8, 2013 at 4:04 PMI’m a big proponent of the chocolate for breakfast concept! I made some dark chocolate scones a while back with a white chocolate drizzle, but I think the triple chocolate beats that. Gotta try these 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
May 10, 2013 at 1:45 PMChocolate scones with a white chocolate drizzle sounds pretty awesome too. And I bet they were so pretty!!!
Elaine @ Cooking to Perfection says
May 8, 2013 at 4:41 PMI just made triple chocolate muffins because I’ve been having some serious sweet cravings in the A.M. These look delightful! Never will argue with chocolate for breakfast. 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
May 10, 2013 at 1:45 PMI’m glad to hear that I am not the only one with chocolate cravings first thing in the morning 🙂
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! says
May 8, 2013 at 4:55 PMFor real, who said chocolate for breakfast isn’t good for you? Chocolate gives me a boost any time of day! I love it!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
May 10, 2013 at 1:46 PMI love that boost that chocolate gives too. That’s gotta mean it’s kind of good right?
Elizabeth @ Confessions of a Baking Queen says
May 8, 2013 at 5:28 PMNow this is my kind of scone! More chocolate the better 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
May 10, 2013 at 1:47 PMOh yeah!!! Bring on more chocolate!!!
Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says
May 8, 2013 at 7:52 PMChocolate for breakfast…love it!! These scones look really good! My family sometimes does a brunch, these would be a hit!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
May 11, 2013 at 10:08 AMChocolate for breakfast is the best kind!!!
Tieghan says
May 8, 2013 at 8:00 PMI would eat these for breakfast any day!! YUM!! These look awesome and I need to try them! My “need to try” list is growing thanks to you!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
May 11, 2013 at 10:09 AMI have quite the list of things to try from you as well 🙂
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
May 8, 2013 at 9:29 PMI. Want. This. For. Breakfast! I need sweet and breakfast-ey foods in the am. This is perfect Jocelyn!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
May 11, 2013 at 10:09 AMThe best thing is these are good ALL.DAY.LONG too 🙂 Perfect snack food!!!
Roxana | Roxana's Home Baking says
May 8, 2013 at 9:49 PMI’m smiling at your kids’ choices for breakfast. My 3 year old asks for dinner first thing in the morning :)) breakfast is only in her vocabulary later in the day when it’s snack time.
I love making scones and triple chocolate, even better!!
Would love if you link this scone recipe to my #bakedwithlove party http://www.roxanashomebaking.com/chocolate-marble-banana-bread-recipe/
Thanks,
Roxana
Jocelyn Brubaker says
May 11, 2013 at 1:38 PMThat sounds just like my kids…they love a bowl of cereal for snack at night.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
May 8, 2013 at 10:38 PMChocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate! Count me in!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
May 11, 2013 at 1:39 PMThe more chocolate the better 🙂
[email protected] and More says
May 8, 2013 at 11:03 PMMy kids are all about breakfast on the run, unless it’s the weekend and then after sleeping till noon, my son will have a bowl of cereal for lunch, lol. Maybe if I make these scones for them, they’ll slow down and enjoy breakfast!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
May 11, 2013 at 1:40 PMYour kids sound just like mine 🙂 They only enjoy breakfast when it is in the evening!!!
Brenda @ SweetSimpleStuff says
May 9, 2013 at 12:54 AMChocolate … the breakfast of champions! May I have 2 scones? If I have a glass of milk … does that make it more nutritious?
Jocelyn Brubaker says
May 11, 2013 at 1:41 PMYes, you may have 2 and milk definitely makes it a healthy breakfast 🙂
Tanya Schroeder says
May 9, 2013 at 7:46 AMI rarely eat breakfast, but these I would eat! Actually I would eat them for lunch, dinner, and probably as a few snacks! I have a weakness for scones.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
May 11, 2013 at 1:41 PMThese are a perfect all day kind of a treat 🙂 I love a good scone too!
Faye says
May 9, 2013 at 10:06 AMI love your recipe ideas and I’m ready to try your triple chocolate scone recipe!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
May 11, 2013 at 1:42 PMThank you Faye. Definitely let me know if you give the recipe a try!
Rosie @ Blueberry Kitchen says
May 9, 2013 at 11:15 AMTriple chocolate for breakfast sounds like a very good idea! Your scones look totally delicious!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
May 11, 2013 at 4:03 PMThank you so much Rosie. Any time I can have chocolate for breakfast, I do 🙂
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
May 9, 2013 at 11:21 AMFabulous! Triple chocolate scones – that’s a prefect breakfast in my book 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
May 11, 2013 at 4:03 PMChocolate does make breakfast that much better 🙂
Jennifer @ Not Your Momma's Cookie says
May 9, 2013 at 1:01 PMYou’re right – chocolate is perfect any time of the day! Mornings are always better with chocolate 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
May 11, 2013 at 4:04 PMI’m so glad others agree with me on chocolate for breakfast 🙂
Annie @ Annie's Noms says
May 9, 2013 at 1:16 PMOh wowwww chocolate for breakfast is just the best! Need to try these 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
May 11, 2013 at 4:04 PMThanks Annie! I hope you get a chance to try them!
Jennie @themessybakerblog says
May 9, 2013 at 1:46 PMCan I be your kid? What lucky little ducks, and yet they won’t eat breakfast. There’s no way I could say no to this scone. Yum!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
May 11, 2013 at 4:05 PMI know…they are some crazy kiddos for sure! I never turn down chocolate for any meal 😉
Chels R. says
May 9, 2013 at 1:55 PMThose scones look AAMAZING!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
May 11, 2013 at 4:05 PMThank you so much!!!
Shannah @ Just Us Four says
May 9, 2013 at 2:59 PMOk…chocolate is good but triple chocolate is AWESOME! These look so good and I bet they taste even better.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
May 11, 2013 at 10:18 PMI can vouch for the taste being way better than they look…I may have eaten my fair share of these!!! 🙂
Kelly Senyei | Just a Taste says
May 9, 2013 at 3:53 PMThese look so incredibly moist and flavorful! Can’t wait to try them!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
May 11, 2013 at 10:19 PMThank you Kelly! Let me know if you get a chance to try them out!!!
Nicky @ Pink Recipe Box says
May 10, 2013 at 3:57 AMI’m all for chocolate first thing in the morning! Pinning 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
May 11, 2013 at 10:19 PMYou and me both 🙂 Thank you for the pin love!!!
Ari @ Ari's Menu says
May 10, 2013 at 9:25 AMI love scones, but I’ve never had a chocolate one. These look amazing with the chocolate chips and chocolate drizzled on top! Yum!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
May 11, 2013 at 10:20 PMThe extra chocolate chips and drizzle was the perfect way to add more chocolate! You need to try an all chocolate one some time. They are awesome!!!
[email protected] says
May 10, 2013 at 10:49 AMYou come up with the best breakfast ideas! Love all of the chocolate packed into these scones!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
May 11, 2013 at 10:20 PMThank you so much Jessica!!!
Janene @ The Bestest Ever says
May 10, 2013 at 11:00 AMChocolate overload!!!!!!!!! While I am not a big fan of scones, I know someone veryyyy special who will enjoy these. Bookmarked for when I need to unleash that special treat 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
May 11, 2013 at 10:21 PMWho ever you end up making these for is going to love you forever 🙂
Reba - Not So Perfect Life says
May 10, 2013 at 2:28 PMMan this looks good! I could probably easily make this vegan. Chocolate scones sound so good right now.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
May 11, 2013 at 10:22 PMThanks Reba. I know you could substitute 1/4 c. applesauce for the egg, but I’m not sure what else you would change to make it vegan. Let me know what changes you make 🙂
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says
May 10, 2013 at 6:13 PMI stress out every morning because my kiddo eats basically NOTHING before he heads to school – I, on the other hand, am starving when I wake up, so I don’t identify with this whole “I’m not hungry first thing in the morning” thing. Glad it’s not just my kid! 🙂 But I have a feeling he’d go for some chocolate scones – these look so good!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
May 11, 2013 at 10:24 PMI am actually not that hungry when I wake up too, so I can relate. I just hate sending them to school on an empty stomach because they can’t just go get something to eat when they finally do get hungry. They did eat some of these…so I think chocolate is the key 🙂
Ashley - Baker by Nature says
May 10, 2013 at 8:51 PMTriple chocolate scones!!! You totally know the way to my heart!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
May 11, 2013 at 10:24 PMChocolate always gets me too 🙂
Lynn H @ Turnips 2 Tangerines says
May 11, 2013 at 5:30 PMI have made many scones but for some reason never chocolate!! These look delicious and I will give these a try~Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines
Jocelyn Brubaker says
May 11, 2013 at 10:25 PMOh, give the chocolate ones a try for sure…they rival most any other scone. But that might just be the chocolate talking 🙂
Wendy says
May 14, 2013 at 9:02 AMWhen the British invented scones, I don’t think they even imagined anything as decadent and chocolaty delicious as this! Probably because hey eat their scones with tea and I think these would be perfection with coffee (or milk). 🙂
Sandy says
October 16, 2013 at 8:57 PMI’ve made these a few times now and they are fabulous. I love the recipe. For anyone looking to be a little more healthful I have substituted regular white flour with whole wheat flour and half and half and either way they still come out great. I am going to attempt the recipe with gluten-free flour as one of my coworkers has celiac disease. I can’t wait to try more of your recipes.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
October 16, 2013 at 11:21 PMI am so glad to hear how much you love this recipe. I also love the healthy modifications you were able to make with it as well 🙂
Katherines Corner says
February 14, 2014 at 10:59 AMChocolate heaven! Oh how I hope you will share this at my Thursday blog hop ( you can link up through Sat) Hugs and happy ♥ day!
Vicki Bale says
March 3, 2014 at 4:09 AMI cannot believe that you are happy your children eat these for breakfast. They are so unhealthy!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 3, 2014 at 6:46 AMEveryone has there opinion on what is an acceptable breakfast. I’m ok with my kids having chocolate scones. They are healthier than donuts and syrup drenched pancakes…both which I’m fine with too 🙂
Georgette says
October 23, 2014 at 2:12 AMI just found your blog made these Triple Chocolate Scones and they are sooo good! Thanks Georgette:)