MAKE IT CUTE

 

A chocolate and peppermint combo is basically the essence of any Christmas-y treat. These decadent, delightful scones are a great dessert after a dinner...plus, scones are totally an acceptable breakfast food too!

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat (or regular) pastry flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup butter, cubed and chilled
3/4 cup vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup buttermilk (learn how to make your own here)
1 egg
1 tsp peppermint extract
1 cup bittersweet chocolate baking chips
1 Tbsp sugar
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted
1/4 cup crushed peppermint candy

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine the first six ingredients in a large bowl, and then cut in the butter until the mixture resemble coarse crumbs. In a separate bowl, whisk together the yogurt, buttermilk, egg and extract. Combine the dry and wet mixture and stir in the baking chips.

2. Knead the dough on a floured surface about ten times. Halve the dough, and put each piece on a greased baking sheet. Pat each into a six inch circle, and cut into six equal pieces (don't separate them!).

3. Sprinkle the sugar on top and bake for 18-20 minutes at 400 degrees. Cool them slightly, drizzle the melted chocolate on top and sprinkle the peppermint candies. 

Check out the full recipe here.

What's your favorite peppermint recipe? Let us know in the comments! 

Photo credit: Instagram.

by Julia Bonney | 12/1/2016