Salty Malty Scones

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min.
Yield 1 dozen
Test Kitchen Approved
Our triple-chocolate salty malty scones are infused with malted milk powder, drizzled with chocolate glaze and finished with flaky salt.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup malted milk powder
  • 1/4 cup baking cocoa
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • GLAZE:
  • 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup malted milk balls, crushed
  • Flaky sea salt

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, sift together flour, malted milk powder, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk just until moistened. Fold in chips.
  2. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 10-12 times or until dough is no longer sticky. Divide in half; gently pat or roll each portion into a 7-in. circle.
  3. Cut each circle into six wedges. Separate wedges and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush with butter. Bake at 425° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned.
  4. Meanwhile, in a small microwave-safe bowl, combine heavy whipping cream and chocolate chips. Microwave in 10- to 20-second intervals until melted; stir until smooth. Drizzle over scones. Sprinkle with crushed malted milk balls and flaky sea salt.

Nutrition Facts

1 scone: 462 calories, 25g fat (16g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 419mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein.

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