Milk Chocolate Latte Scones

Ingredients

SCONES

• 2 1/4 cups flour
• 7 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon espresso beans, finely ground
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups whipping cream

ICING

• 3/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted
• 4 teaspoons freshly brewed coffee, cooled

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. 2

   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

3. 3

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

4. 4

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

5. 5

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

6. 6

   Divide dough into 8 pieces and roll into balls.

7. 7

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

8. 8

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

9. 9

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

10. 10

    Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely.

11. 11

    For the topping, stir powdered sugar with coffee to make a thin icing; drizzle over cooled scones.