Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Scones

Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Scones

2 C. all-purpose flour

1/3 C. firmly packed dark brown sugar

1 1/2 t. baking powder

1/2 t. baking soda

1/4 t. salt

6 T. butter, chilled and cubed

1/2 C. buttermilk

1 large egg

1 1/2 t. vanilla extract

1 C. chocolate chips

1/2 C. chopped toasted hazelnuts

Preheat oven to 400° F.

Stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, soda and salt. Cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Mix together buttermilk, egg and vanilla; stir into flour. Add chocolate chips and hazelnuts.

Divide dough into 8 pieces; shape into mounds. Bake on a lightly greased baking sheet for 17 to 19 minutes, until lightly browned.

Makes 8 scones.