1 c unsalted butter (1 stick cut into pieces & 1 stick softened) .
2 tbsps granulated sugar .
1 c semi-sweet chocolate chips .
1 tsp ground cinnamon .
1/4 c confectioners' sugar .
1 tsp pure vanilla extract .
3/4 tsp baking soda .
2 tsps baking powder .
1/8 tsp salt .
3/4 c buttermilk .
2 c flour
Directions
Step #1 Preheat the oven to 400F degrees & line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step #2 In a food processor/blender, baking powder, brown sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, mix flour, & salt.
Step #3 Add the cut up pieces of butter & pulse until coarse crumbs form.
Step #4 Transfer to a large bowl & stir in the the chocolate chips.
Step #5 In a small bowl, mix the egg & buttermilk until just mixd.
Step #6 Add to the dry ingredients & stir until the dough just come together.
Step #7 Divide the dough into 2 equal parts & place on the prepared baking sheet.
Step #8 With lightly floured hands, shape each piece into a flat, round cake about 6 inches in diameter.
Step #9 Using a sharp, cut each round into 6 equal wedges, straight-edged knife, leaving them in place.
Step #10 Sprinkle top the tops with the granulated sugar & bake this until firm in the center when lightly touched, about 20-25 mins.
Step #11 Transfer to a rack & let cool slightly before breaking into wedges.
Step #12 In a small bowl, using a hand mixer or a fork, beat the softened butter with the confectioners' sugar, vanilla & cinnamon until light & fluffy.
Step #13 Serve with the warm scones.
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