Mocha Nut Scones

I made these yummy Mocha Nut Scones Tuesday night. I wanted something breakfast-y to take to the coffee shop and I was told by some customers that they needed better scones there. The ones they have now taste good, but they are too dry and a little on the sweet side. These are just right. They are biscuit-y like a real scone is supposed to be and they have the perfect touch of sweetness to them. I created this recipe by combining two recipes that I already had. I hope you enjoy them!

Mocha Nut Scones

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp baking powder
1 Tbsp instant coffee granules
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Whipping cream
Sugar

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl combine the flour, 2 Tbsp sugar, baking powder, instant coffee, and salt. Using a pastry blender or a mixer, cut butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in center of the flour mixture; set aside.

2. In a medium bowl combine eggs and 3/4 cup whipping cream. Add mixture, pecans, and chocolate chips all at once to the flour mixture. Using a fork, stir just until moistened. You can use a spoon if the fork is grabbing all of the flour.

3. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead dough by folding and gently pressing it for 10 to 12 strokes or until dough is nearly smooth. Divide dough in half. Pat or lightly roll each dough half into a 6-inch circle. Cut each circle into six wedges.

4. Place dough wedges 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush wedges with whipping cream and sprinkle with additional sugar. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until golden. Remove scones from baking sheet; serve warm.

Reheat by toasting in a toaster oven or regular oven for just a few minutes.

I'm trying to think up something to make for the coffee shop in honor of Saint Patty's Day. I'm scouring through recipes so hopefully I'll come up with something I can make tonight.

On another note, what is up with this weather??? I know, Spring will be here next week. This is perfectly normal to have 80 degree weather one day and 40 degree weather the next. It kind of sucks, though. I love Winter, but I love Spring even more. My poor plum tree is blooming and we are supposed to have snow and ice mix tomorrow!! I hope I have plums this year.