Milk Chocolate Latte Scones

Coffee! Coffee! coffee! need i say more? these scones are rich, bold and aromatic!

Preheat oven to 400f.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl , mix together flour , chocolate , sugar , baking powder , ground coffee and salt.

Stir cream into flour mixture , mixing just until a soft , shaggy dough forms.

On a lightly floured work surface , knead dough lightly just until it holds together.

Divide dough into 8 pieces and roll into balls.

Transfer balls to prepared baking sheet , abotu 2 inches apart.

Lightly press each ball to flatten slightly into a 3 / 4 inch thick disc.

Bake in preheated ovenfor 20-25 minutes , or until top and edges are very firm to the touch.

Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely.

For the topping , stir powdered sugar with coffee to make a thin icing.

Drizzle over cooled scones.

flour, milk chocolate, sugar, baking powder, espresso beans, salt, whipping cream, powdered sugar, brewed coffee