How to Make Delicious Strawberry Chocolate Chip Scones

There is something extra special about fresh strawberries and chocolate together, especially when they are baked into a tender, buttery scone. These Strawberry Chocolate Chip Scones are easy to make, lightly sweet, packed with fresh strawberries and chocolate chips, and finished with a simple chocolate drizzle. In a few simple steps, you know how to make delicious strawberry chocolate chip scones.

The strawberries add little bursts of fresh fruit to every bite, while the chocolate chips make these scones feel a little more indulgent. Best of all, you don’t need any special equipment or complicated techniques to make them.

These fresh strawberry scones are perfect for breakfast, brunch, an afternoon snack, or anytime you want something homemade to go with a cup of coffee or tea.

Why You’ll Love These Strawberry Chocolate Chip Scones

These scones have a great combination of textures and flavors. The outside becomes lightly golden while the inside stays soft and tender.

The fresh strawberries add moisture and sweetness, and the chocolate chips pair beautifully with the berries. Then, the chocolate drizzle on top adds one more layer of chocolate without making the scones overly sweet.

Plus, they come together in just a few simple steps.

If you like chocolate covered strawberries, you bound to love these!

Ingredients

For the Strawberry Chocolate Chip Scones

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup diced fresh strawberries
• 3/4 cup chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2 large eggs

For the Chocolate Drizzle

• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1 to 2 teaspoons coconut oil

How to Make Strawberry Chocolate Chip Scones

1. Combine the dry ingredients

First, preheat your oven to 350°F.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Give everything a quick stir so the ingredients are evenly distributed.

2. Cut in the butter

Next, add the butter and use a pastry cutter to cut it into the flour mixture.

Continue until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. You want some small pieces of butter to remain throughout the mixture. Those little bits of butter help create tender, flavorful scones as they bake.

3. Add the wet ingredients

Add the buttermilk and eggs to the flour mixture.

Mix just until the ingredients are blended. Be careful not to overmix the dough. Scone dough doesn’t need to be perfectly smooth.

If you don’t have buttermilk, you can make a quick substitute by combining 1/2 cup milk with 2 teaspoons vinegar. Let it sit for a few minutes before using.

4. Add the strawberries and chocolate chips

Then, gently fold in the diced fresh strawberries and chocolate chips.

Mix carefully because you don’t want to crush the strawberries too much. The dough will be thick and a little rustic, which is exactly what you want.

5. Shape and cut the dough

Flour your hands and transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface.

Pat the dough into a rectangle. You don’t need to make it perfectly even. In fact, a little rustic shape is part of the charm of homemade scones.

Using a knife, cut the dough into triangles.

Place the scones on a baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one.

6. Bake

Bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the scones are lightly golden and baked through.

The exact baking time can vary depending on the size and thickness of your scones, so start checking them around the 20 minute mark.

Once baked, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool.

7. Add the chocolate drizzle

Once the scones have cooled, melt the chocolate chips with 1 to 2 teaspoons of coconut oil.

Heat gently and stir until smooth.

Drizzle the melted chocolate over the tops of the strawberry scones.

Let the chocolate set for a few minutes before serving.

Tips for Making the Best Strawberry Chocolate Chip Scones

Don’t overmix the dough. Once the ingredients come together, stop mixing. Overmixing can make your scones tough instead of tender.

Keep the strawberries in small pieces. Smaller pieces distribute the strawberries throughout the dough and make the scones easier to shape.

Be gentle with the berries. Fresh strawberries contain quite a bit of moisture, so try not to mash them as you mix them into the dough.

Use cold butter. Cold butter helps create the tender, flaky texture you want in a good scone.

Don’t worry about perfect shapes. These are homemade scones, so they don’t need to look identical. A slightly rustic shape makes them look even more inviting.

Let the scones cool before drizzling. If the scones are too warm, the chocolate will melt and run off instead of creating that pretty drizzle on top.

Fresh or Frozen Strawberries?

I recommend using fresh strawberries for this recipe. Fresh berries give the scones little pockets of strawberry flavor and a beautiful fresh fruit taste.

If you use frozen strawberries, they can release more moisture into the dough as they thaw, which can make the dough wetter. If you need to use frozen berries, keep them frozen until you’re ready to add them and work gently so they don’t break apart.

Can I Make These Without Buttermilk?

Yes! If you don’t have buttermilk, you can easily make a substitute.

Combine 1/2 cup milk with 2 teaspoons vinegar and let it sit for a few minutes. Then use it in the recipe in place of the buttermilk.

Or use 1 cup heavy cream instead of the butter and the buttermilk.

Or use 1/2 cup heavy cream instead of the buttermilk.

This is an easy substitution when you want to make these strawberry chocolate chip scones without making a special trip to the store.

How to Serve Strawberry Chocolate Chip Scones

These scones are delicious slightly warm or at room temperature.

Serve them for breakfast with coffee, add them to a brunch spread, or enjoy one as an afternoon treat.

They are also a fun addition to a Mother’s Day brunch, bridal shower, baby shower, Valentine’s Day breakfast, or spring gathering.

The combination of fresh strawberries and chocolate makes them feel special enough for a celebration, while the recipe itself is simple enough to make anytime.

How to Store Strawberry Chocolate Chip Scones

Store cooled scones in an airtight container at room temperature for a couple of days.

For the best texture, you can warm them slightly before serving.

If you want to keep them longer, the baked scones can also be frozen. Place them in an airtight freezer-safe container or bag and thaw before serving.

More Strawberry Recipes

If you have fresh strawberries on hand, there are plenty of delicious ways to use them. Fresh strawberries are wonderful in breakfast recipes, desserts, sauces, salads, and even savory dishes.

And if you love the combination of strawberries and chocolate, these scones are definitely one to add to your baking list.

Strawberry Chocolate Chip Scones

These easy Strawberry Chocolate Chip Scones are buttery, tender, and filled with fresh strawberries and chocolate chips. A simple chocolate drizzle finishes them off for an irresistible homemade treat.

They are simple enough for a weekend breakfast but special enough for brunch or a celebration. Best of all, every bite gives you that delicious combination of sweet strawberries and chocolate.

Recipe Notes

Buttermilk substitute: Use 1/2 cup milk mixed with 2 teaspoons vinegar. Or use 1 cup heavy cream instead of the butter and buttermilk.

Strawberries: Fresh strawberries are recommended. Dice them into small pieces.

Chocolate: You can use semi-sweet, milk chocolate, or dark chocolate chips depending on how sweet you want the scones.

Chocolate drizzle: Add 1 to 2 teaspoons coconut oil to the chocolate chips while melting to create a smooth consistency that is easy to drizzle.

Baking: Bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes, checking for a lightly golden color and a baked center.