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Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Scones

Jan 6, 2020 · 8 Comments

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These rich, tender, Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Scones are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. If you like a sweet treat with your coffee or tea, you have to try these gluten free scones.

4 baked Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Scones on white rectangular plate with white coffee cup in background

Scones have been missing from my life since I developed Celiac disease. Prior to that, I enjoyed ordering them for breakfast when dining out, or picking up a few at our local fair.

The idea of baking gluten free scones hadn’t occurred to me until I found a recipe on Brown Eyed Baker that I knew I could adapt. This recipe for Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Scones is the result.

In the interest of full disclosure, I have to tell you that these scones are a little too sweet for my husband, Jim. He isn’t a big chocolate fan, so all the chocolate chips were a bit much for him. However, they were perfectly sweet, chocolatey, and just right for me. 😊

If you’re looking for a less sweet breakfast treat, try my Gluten Free Banana Muffins. The muffins are filled with banana flavor and just a hint of sweetness.

For those of you who enjoy all things sweet, this recipe is for you. These tender scones have a buttery sweet crust, are packed with delicious chocolate, and don’t take a lot of effort or time to make.

You can have delicious scones, warm from the oven, in 45 minutes or less. The recipe only needs the following 7 ingredients:

  • Gluten free flour
  • Granulated sugar
  • Baking powder
  • Salt
  • Chocolate chips
  • Heavy cream
  • Unsalted butter

Overhead view of ingredients needed to make Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Scones

Always read the labels to make sure your ingredients are gluten free.

How to Make Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Scones

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees and line two baking pans with parchment paper.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten free flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt (photo 1).

Add in the chocolate chips and stir until combined (photo 2).

Process shots 1-3 for making gluten free chocolate chip scones

Stir the heavy cream into the flour mixture until all the ingredients are moistened (photo 3). The dough will be sticky.

Turn the dough out onto a large piece of parchment paper that has been lightly floured. Sprinkle the top of the dough with 1 tablespoon of gluten free flour and knead gently until a soft dough is formed.

Divide the dough into two equal portions. With your hands, form each portion into an 8-inch circle (photo 4).

Using a sharp knife, cut each circle in half. Then cut each half into 4 triangles (photo 5). You should have 16 triangles.

Process shots 4-6 for making gluten free chocolate chip scones

Place the triangles, 2 inches apart, on the prepared pans (photo 6). Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with sugar.

Bake 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are lightly browned. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Overhead view of 8 baked Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Scones on a baking pan lined with parchment paper

Store leftover scones in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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Can gluten free scones be frozen?

The scones can be frozen after they’ve been baked, or prior to baking them. To freeze after baking, allow the scones to cool completely. Then wrap them in plastic wrap and place in a freezer safe bag.

To freeze prior to baking, simply place the dough triangles on the prepared pan and freeze for 30 minutes.

Remove the pan from the freezer and place the frozen scones in a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 2 months. Brush melted butter on the scones and sprinkle with sugar just prior to baking. Bake for 20-25 minutes at 375 degrees.

Overhead view of 4 baked Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Scones on a white rectangular plate

Baker's Tips

  • Check the ingredients of your gluten free flour for xanthan gum. If your flour blend doesn’t contain it, try adding ¾ teaspoon to the recipe. I used Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1 to 1 Baking Flour which contains xanthan gum.
  • Use heavy cream that is very cold. I leave the cream in the refrigerator until I’m ready to add it to the dry ingredients. Cold cream will keep the scones from spreading when they bake.
  • Avoid overmixing the dough or you’ll end up with scones that are tough.

1 gluten free chocolate chip scone on small white plate with white coffee cup and more scones in the background

If you’re looking for a sweet treat to enjoy with your coffee or tea, give these Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Scones a try. They’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, and dessert!

More Gluten Free Breakfast Recipes

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  • Easy Gluten Free Blueberry Muffins
  • Sour Cream Coffee Cake Recipe (Gluten Free)
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4 baked Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Scones on white rectangular plate with white coffee cup in background

Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Scones

Connie @ Flavor Walk
These rich, tender, Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Scones are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American, Gluten free
Servings 16 scones
Calories 344 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Scones:

  • 3 ¼ cups gluten free flour
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 4 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 cups heavy cream, cold

For the Topping:

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • granulated sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line two baking pans with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten free flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • Add in the chocolate chips and stir until combined.
  • Stir the heavy cream into the flour mixture until all the ingredients are moistened. The dough will be sticky.
  • Turn the dough out onto a large piece of parchment paper that has been lightly floured. Sprinkle the top of the dough with 1 tablespoon of gluten free flour and knead gently until a dough forms.
  • Divide the dough into two equal portions. With your hands, form each portion into an 8-inch circle.
  • Using a sharp knife, cut the circles in half. Then cut each half into 4 triangles. You should have 16 triangles.
  • Place the triangles, 2 inches apart, on the prepared pans. Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with sugar.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are lightly browned. Serve warm or at room temperature.
  • Store leftover scones in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Notes

  • Check the ingredients of your gluten free flour for xanthan gum. If your flour blend doesn’t contain it, try adding ¾ teaspoon to the recipe. I used Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1 to 1 Baking Flour which contains xanthan gum.
  • Use heavy cream that is very cold. I leave the cream in the refrigerator until I’m ready to add it to the dry ingredients. Cold cream will keep the scones from spreading when they bake.
  • Avoid overmixing the dough or you’ll end up with scones that are tough.
 
Recipe adapted from Brown Eyed Baker.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sconeCalories: 344kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 63mgPotassium: 264mgFiber: 4gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 492IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 98mgIron: 2mg

Nutrition Disclaimer

Nutritional information provided is an estimate and will vary based on products and brands you use. You should calculate the actual nutritional information with the ingredients you are using with your preferred nutrition calculator.

Overhead view of 4 baked Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Scones on a white rectangular plate with blue text overlay near the top

 

Top image is 1 gluten free chocolate chip scone on white plate with more scones and white coffee cup in background, bottom image is 3 scones on white rectangular plate, and middle image is text overlay on blue background

 

Top image is 1 gluten free chocolate chip scone on white plate with more scones and white coffee cup in background, bottom image is 3 scones on white rectangular plate, and middle image is text overlay on blue background

 

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  1. Laveda L NIchols says

    January 07, 2020 at 7:26 am

    As usual this recipe delivers. So good with a morning cup of coffee or tea. Thanks Connie for giving us such great recipes to try.

    Reply
    • Flavor Walk says

      January 07, 2020 at 7:26 pm

      Hi Laveda,

      Thanks for taking time to rate the recipe and leave a comment. I appreciate your support.

      Reply
  2. Bobbi says

    March 27, 2020 at 9:10 am

    No butter??

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    • Flavor Walk says

      March 27, 2020 at 7:34 pm

      Hi Bobbi,

      Yes, the recipe calls for 1/2 cup unsalted butter.

      Reply
      • Rachelle says

        June 13, 2020 at 6:00 pm

        The 1/2 c unsalted butter is missing in the recipe ingredients and also in the instructions. Do you add it in with the cream?

        Reply
        • Flavor Walk says

          June 13, 2020 at 7:12 pm

          Hi Rachelle,

          The recipe only calls for 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter to be melted and brushed over the tops of the unbaked scones. There isn't any butter used in the scone dough.

          Reply
  3. Jane Motrene'c says

    January 19, 2021 at 3:53 pm

    Love this gluten free chocolate chip scone recipe!!! So easy and taste wonderful!!!
    Ten stars....No one knew it was Gluten free. I had 4 people ask for this amazing recipe.
    Thank you for sharing with us!
    Jane Motrene'c

    Reply
    • Flavor Walk says

      January 19, 2021 at 7:13 pm

      Hi Jane,

      I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe. Thank you for taking the time to leave a nice comment and rate the recipe.

      Reply

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