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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 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 18
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/