German Chocolate Scones

The flavors of the iconic cake—sweet chocolate, coconut, and toasted pecans—are in every bite of these delectable teatime bakes. Author: Tea Time Magazine January 2025.

Prep Time 45

Cook Time 15

Total Time 1 5

Servings

Author Tanya

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour*
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter cubed
1 4-ounce package chopped sweet baking chocolate**
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut coarsely chopped
1/3 cup chopped toasted pecans
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons cold heavy whipping cream
2 large eggs divided
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°.
Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Using a pastry blender or 2 forks, cut butter into flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in chocolate, coconut, and pecans.
In a small bowl, whisk together cream, 1 egg, and vanilla extract. Add to flour mixture, stirring until a shaggy dough begins to form.
Working gently, bring mixture together with hands until a firm dough forms.
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead gently until smooth by patting dough and folding it in half 4 to 5 times.
Using a rolling pin, roll out dough to a 3⁄4-inch thickness.
Using a 2-inch round cutter dipped in flour, cut as many scones as possible from dough without twisting cutter, re-rolling scraps as needed.
Place scones 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet.
Freeze until firm, 15 to 20 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk remaining 1 egg until lightly beaten.
Brush tops of scones with beaten egg.
Bake until edges are golden brown and a wooden pick inserted in centers comes out clean, approximately 15 minutes.
Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

*For best results, measure flour by spooning it into a dry-measure cup and then scraping off excess with a knife to level.
**We used Baker’s German’s Sweet Chocolate Premium Baking Bar.
Source: https://teatimemagazine.com/german-chocolate-scones/