Maple Bacon Chocolate Chip Scones

Maple bacon chocolate chip scones are one of my favorite flavor combinations! The savory bacon, the sweetness of the chocolate chips, topped with the maple syrup glaze just works perfectly. Try it and it’ll become a favorite! 

To make a good scone, you want to follow a few simple rules. Use cold butter and mix the dough until it’s nice and crumbly but don’t over mix the dough. There, that’s it’s. Some people say you absolutely have to mix them by hand to keep them from becoming tough but I often use my mixer and just make sure I don’t over mix.

Scones are delicious as a snack on their own, the perfect accompaniment to a hot cup of tea or coffee, and they satisfy that little sweet tooth craving we all get sometimes. They’re staple at your brunch table or tea party. 

This recipe is easy to double and fast to mix up and it bakes in only 17 minutes. I love scones because once you have the basic recipe, you can try any kind of flavor combinations. So much fun! 

Ok, go on and make a batch of scones and brew a pot of tea and have yourself a little tea party. I’m sure there will be a couple of uninvited guests (kids, husband, neighbor haha) that will inevitably show up. That’s the best part of it. Enjoy! 
~Rachel Ballinger 💕☕️

“A lot of living happens in the kitchen.”    ~Rachel

Rachel Ballinger

Maple Bacon Chocolate Chip Scones

Maple bacon chocolate chip scones are one of my favorite flavor combinations! The savory bacon, the sweetness of the chocolate chips, topped with the maple syrup glaze just works perfectly. These are perfect for your brunch table or tea party.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 17 minutes mins

37 minutes mins

Servings: 16 Scones

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method Video

Ingredients

  

For the Scones:

• 2 cups all purpose or bread flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 6 tbsp salted butter cold and cut into cubes
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 strips bacon cooked and chopped
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips

For the Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1-2 tablespoons milk

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. In your mixer combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut the cold butter into smaller pieces and add to the dry mixture. Mix together until the butter is broken into small little pieces. It will take time so just be patient and it will break down!
3. Add the milk, cream, vanilla, chocolate chips, and chopped bacon and mix just until nicely combined.
4. Turn out the dough onto a floured surface. Divide dough in half and by hand form both sections into circles. You want the dough about an inch thick. Cut each circle into 8 pieces like a pie with a dough scraper or knife.
5. Place about an inch apart on a cookie sheet. Bake for 17 minutes or until golden brown. Cool and then drizzle with glaze.

To make the Glaze:

1. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl with a spoon. Add a little more or less milk to get the consistency you need.
2. I put the glaze in a small ziploc bag, snip the corner off, and drizzle the glaze on the scones.

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