Mocha Pecan Scones

My cousin, d'nise blanchard, contributed this recipe to our blanchard family cookbook. chocolate chips, nuts and espresso powder...yum! the drizzle of chocolate makes these scones very pretty!

Steps

Combine first 5 ingredients.

Cut in butter with a pastry blender until crumbly.

Combine buttermilk , egg and espresso powder.

Stir until powder dissolves.

Add buttermilk mixture , nuts and 1 cup chocolate chips to dry ingredients , stirring until just moistened.

Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead 5 or 6 times.

Divide dough into 4 parts.

Pat out each part into a 6 inch circle.

Cut each circle into 8 wedges and place wedges 2 inch apart on lightly greased baking sheets.

Brush with milk and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sugar.

Bake at 425 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until scones are lightly browned.

Place 1 cup chocolate chips in a small , heavy-duty ziploc bag and submerge in hot water until melted.

Snip a tiny hole in the corner of the bag and drizzle over scones.

Ingredients

all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, butter, buttermilk, eggs, espresso powder, pecans, chocolate chips, milk