Kids Valentine Recipe- Heart-shaped Chocolate Chip Peppermint Scones

It’s almost Valentine’s Day and here’s a super quick , super delicious scone recipe that’s just perfect  for a Valentine’s Tea Party,  a Valentine’s Day Breakfast or just for snacking or lunch-packing !  What a sweet  Valentine treat, home-baked by a child to give to grandparents or aunts and uncles!

CHOCOLATE CHIP PEPPERMINT SCONES

From the Pink Princess Cookbook, Barbara Beery

Makes 8-10 scones

1 1/2 cups

1/4 cup granulated sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/8 teaspoon salt

1 cup milk chocolate chips

1 cup whipping cream plus 2 tablespoons

1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies

Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

2. In a large mixing bowl, stir together flour sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

3. Add 1 cup whipping cream to the mixture, stirring just until ingredients are moistened. Turn mixture out onto lightly floured surface. Knead gently until soft dough forms (about 2 minutes). Pat dough out to about 1 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out into assorted shapes.

4. Place scones 1 inch apart on foil-lined baking sheets that have been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.

5. Brush each scone with the remaining 2 tablespoons whipping cream and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candy.

6.  Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until very lightly browned.