Chocolate Peppermint Scones

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An award winning recipe from taste of home magazine. perfect for the holidays!!

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Steps

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In a large bowl , combine the first six ingredients.

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Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

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In a small bowl , whisk the yogurt , buttermilk , egg and extract.

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Add to crumb mixture just until moistened.

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Stir in chocolate chips.

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Turn onto a floured surface.

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Knead 10 times.

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Divide dough in half.

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Transfer each portion to a greased baking sheet.

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Pat into a 6-in.

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Circle.

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Cut into six wedges , but do not separate.

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Sprinkle with sugar.

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Bake at 400 for 18-20 minutes or until puffed and tops are cracked.

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Remove to wire racks.

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Cool slightly.

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Drizzle with melted chocolate and sprinkle with peppermint candies.

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Serve warm.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, whole wheat pastry flour, baking cocoa, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, butter, vanilla yogurt, buttermilk, egg, peppermint extract, chocolate chips, coarse sugar, bittersweet chocolate, peppermint candy