Chocolate Scones [Eggless Recipe]

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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, salt, and baking powder until thoroughly combined.

Add the cold butter and cut it into small pieces using a dough scraper, pastry blender, forks, or simply the tip of fingers. The end mixture should look like coarse bread crumbs.

Add the milk and chocolate chips. Mix just until the dough starts to come together. Do not overmix as it will toughen the scones.

Transfer the mixture onto work surface. Shape it into a circle and flatten to 3/4-inch thick.

Wrap it with plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes if the dough feels warm or the butter starts melting. If not, proceed by preheating the oven to 400F (200C).

Cut the dough into 8 equal-sized wedges. Transfer them onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper. To get a glossy top, brush each with milk.

Bake for 25 - 30 minutes or until the tops are firm. Let sit on a cooling rack and enjoy!