Three Decades, A Few Ingredients, One Irresistible Scone

There’s something magical about the first recipe you truly master from scratch. For me, that was these chocolate chip scones. The journey began as a teen mom, determined to learn the art of baking while juggling the beautiful chaos of raising a toddler. My parents had gifted me a small Williams Sonoma chocolate cookbook. Most of the recipes seemed daunting, but tucked away on the last page was something I’d never heard of before: scones.

My First Homemade Scones

Growing up in a small mountain town in California, scones weren’t part of my world, but the recipe looked simple enough. And, knowing my little one would eat anything with chocolate chips, I decided to give it a try. To my delight, the scones turned out perfectly—soft, tender, and studded with melty chocolate chips. Even with a toddler underfoot, the process was quick and easy. The best part? My son devoured his scone and asked for more. That moment—seeing something I made from scratch so happily received—was pure satisfaction.

30 Years and counting

Over the past 30 years, this recipe has become a staple in my kitchen. It started as a family treat, then became a customer favorite when we opened our cupcake and coffee shop in 2010. We experimented with countless flavors, but the classic chocolate chip scone always drew people in—some even drove an hour just to stock up and freeze them for later! (One customer even enjoyed them frozen, which, while not my recommendation, was a huge compliment.)

From Our Kitchen to Yours

Now, these scones are a beloved part of our daily offerings at Whittle Bird. I’m excited to finally share this recipe outside of family for the very first time. Whether you’re baking for loved ones or just for yourself, I hope these scones bring as much joy to your kitchen as they have to mine.

Welcome to Whittle Bird at Home—let’s start with the basics and bake something special together!

Scone Success: Recipe Tips

If you want bakery-worthy scones at home, a few simple tricks can make all the difference:

1. Measure Flour Carefully
Getting the right flour measurement is crucial. Too much flour can make your dough dry and crumbly. For best results, sift your flour before and after measuring. This ensures a light, even texture and helps your dough come together beautifully.

2. Use Quality Ingredients
The flavor of your scones depends on what you put in! I always recommend:

Grass-fed (farm fresh, if possible) cream

All-purpose unbleached flour

Good quality chocolate chips

Unsalted, grass-fed butter

Organic sugar

Aluminum-free baking powder

With these tips, you’ll be on your way to scone perfection every time. Happy baking!

Chocolate Chip Scones

Course: Breakfast, BrunchCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Total time

minutes

These cream scones are wonderfully tender and surprisingly simple to prepare. You can have them fresh and ready for breakfast in less than thirty minutes.

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Ingredients

2 Cups Pre-Sifted All purpose Flour
1/4 Cup Organic Granulated Sugar
1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Sea Salt
1 1/4 Cups Organic Heavy Cream
1 Cup Chocolate Chips
2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter (melted)
2 Tablespoons Organic Raw Sugar

Directions

Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl sift together the pre-sifted flour, organic granulated sugar, baking powder, and sea salt. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
Add Cream:
Pour in the cream and stir until just combined and no dry bits remain. Do not over mix.
Shape Dough:
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface or my very favorite silicone baking mat . Pat into a 7-inch round. Cut into 6 wedges and place on the prepared baking sheet.
Top and Bake:
Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with organic raw sugar.
Bake:
Bake for 7 minutes and rotate pan, bake for another 6-7 minutes or until golden brown. Do not over-bake.
Cool and Serve:
Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm!