Chocolate Chip Scones
These easy chocolate chip scones are soft, buttery, and made with pancake mix for a quick shortcut. The dough comes together in minutes using simple pantry ingredients. Each bite is lightly sweet with melty chocolate chips and a tender crumb. They bake fast and smell incredible right out of the oven. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an easy coffee shop style treat at home.
Why You’ll Love These Chocolate Chip Scones
- Uses pancake mix, so there’s no measuring flour or leavening
- Comes together in one bowl with minimal cleanup
- Soft and tender with just the right buttery crumb
- Sweet enough to feel like a treat but still great for breakfast
- Easy to customize with different mix ins
Recipe Tips
- Use cold butter and work quickly to keep the scones tender
- Don’t overmix the dough, stop as soon as it comes together
- If the dough feels dry, add milk one tablespoon at a time
- Press the dough gently, don’t roll it out
- For better browning, brush the tops with milk before baking
Chocolate Chip Scone Variations
- Swap chocolate chips for white chocolate or butterscotch chips
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch
- Mix in a pinch of nutmeg along with the cinnamon
- Drizzle with a simple vanilla glaze once cooled
- Turn into mini scones by cutting the dough into smaller wedges
Chocolate Chip Scones
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Heat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- In a bowl, mix pancake mix, sugar, and cinnamon.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture looks crumbly with small chunks.
- Stir in chocolate chips.
- Mix milk and vanilla together, then add to the bowl. Stir just until a soft dough forms. Add a splash more milk if it feels dry.
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently press into a 1 inch thick circle.
- Cut into 8 wedges and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake 14 to 16 minutes, until lightly golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Sugar: 26g
- Protein: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
FAQ: Chocolate Chip Scones
Yes. Pancake mix already contains flour and leavening, which makes it a great shortcut for easy scones.
Any basic just add water style pancake mix works well. Avoid flavored or protein heavy mixes.
No. They bake up tender and buttery with a classic scone texture.
Cold butter creates steam as it bakes, which gives the scones a flaky texture.
Yes. Dairy or non dairy milk both work well.
It likely needs more liquid. Add milk one tablespoon at a time until it holds together.
Yes. Bake them, cool completely, and store in an airtight container.
Keep them at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Yes. Freeze baked scones for up to 2 months. Thaw and warm before serving.
The tops will be lightly golden and the centers set.
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