These Chocolate Chip Toasted Coconut Scones are a cozy winter breakfast treat!
And just like that Turkey Day is in the rear view mirror and it’s full steam ahead to Christmas friends!
How was everyone’s Thanksgiving? Hope your holiday meal was spectacular.
I spent the weekend relaxing and enjoying time with family and friends. It was totally dreamy.
I sat back and laid off social media for the most part, so today I’m just getting back into the swing of things.
Before we dive into all things Christmas cookie, let’s start December here at the BHK with my favorite, some ultra-cozy tea and scones, shall we?
I’ve always adored the chocolate/toasted coconut combination, so these Chocolate Chip Toasted Coconut Scones are totally ah-mazing if I do say so myself.
They’re buttery and tender with a crispy exterior and such a delicious treat served fresh from the oven.
I’ve made them extra easy too, which you’ll see below in the video (just above the recipe) by making these into drop scones. No shaping or cutting. Just use your standard size ice cream scoop and scoop onto your baking sheet and bake.
Absolutely wonderful with a hot cup of tea, coffee or hot cocoa this winter! Happy December and let’s get ready to get our holiday bake on folks! Enjoy!
A few other favorite scone recipes are my Cherry Vanilla Scones, my Raspberry Lemon Scones, and my Meyer Lemon Cream Scones.
A Few Cook’s Notes for Chocolate Chip Toasted Coconut Scones Recipe:
I’m using a new technique now when making my scones. I actually freeze my stick of butter and then grate it before cutting it into the dry mixture with my pastry cutter.
You can use semi-sweet chocolate or milk chocolate chips for this recipe.
I toast my coconut on a baking sheet in the oven at 350 degrees for 5-7 minutes. Keep a close eye so the coconut doesn’t burn and mix it every so often so it browns evenly.
You can whisk the toasted coconut with the dry ingredients or add at the end with the chocolate chips like in the video. Both ways work.
Chocolate Chip Toasted Coconut Scones Recipe Video
Chocolate Chip Toasted Coconut Scones
Print Recipe Pin RecipeIngredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 cup (one stick) unsalted butter, frozen and shredded
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, plus a few tablespoons for brushing tops
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup unsweetened coconut, toasted
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
- pure cane or turbinado sugar, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Place the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Whisk together. Add the butter and cut in with two forks or a pastry cutter until mixture resembles pea sized crumbs.
- In a small bowl, whisk together heavy cream, egg and vanilla. Add to dry mixture along with the toasted coconut and chocolate chips. Mix until dough forms a thick clump.
- Using a standard ice cream scoop, scoop 10 even portions of dough onto prepared sheets. Brush scones with extra heavy cream and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 18 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool on wire rack. Scones are best on the day they are made, but will keep in an airtight container for 1-2 days.
Chocolate and coconut are so good together! And I LOVE scones–I could go for one (or, like, three) of these with my coffee right now!
I’ve always enjoyed the chocolate coconut combination Kelsie! It’s snowing here right now, so one of these and my coffee is the way to go this morning! So cozy!
Just lovely and the combination of chocolate and toasted coconut is a definite winner! Glad you had a great Thanksgiving holiday :)
Hope you did too Jennifer!
Sounds like you had a lovely weekend! Nice to take a break from social media every now and then, that’s for sure! Chocolate and coconut is such a delicious combo! Love the idea of having one of these with some hot chocolate…talk about festive. Pinned :)
Totally festive Dawn! I’m never one to resist a scone!
I never tire of chocolate and coconut together – and scones just make me happy! A wonderful treat for the holiday season!!
Me either Annie! Hope you give them a go!
So glad you had a relaxing weekend, Mary Ann!! These look amazing! I absolutely love the combination of chocolate and coconut. The best!! I’d love to have one of these warm with whipped butter on top with my coffee! :)
Thanks Haylie! Hope you had an awesome Thanksgiving too!
Yuuuum. I would have to make a double batch because between the boys they’d probably eat an entire batch to themselves! Yum! Chocolate and coconut is such a great combo!!
I bet they’d love these Katherine!
Chocolate and toasted coconut is a wonderful combination! I would love to have one (or two) of these scones with my coffee in the morning!
It’s one of my favorite combos Leanne!
OOooooh, Mary Ann! You know the way to my heart – toasted coconut and chocolate! I love the idea of these scones! I’ve used frozen grated butter for scones, too, it’s practically miraculous, don’t ya think? I loved your video for these, too!
Thanks so much Laura! XO
The perfect flavor combination with a hot cup of joe!
Agreed Kev! Thanks!
This is definitely my idea of a cosy breakfast treat! Lovely recipe, Mary Ann! :)
Thanks Alex! These are perfect with a cup of coffee or tea!
Your scones look absolutely perfect, Mary Ann (no surprise there!). Loving the combination of chocolate and toasted coconut. Looks like holiday breakfast to me!
Thanks so much Marissa! You’re so sweet!
Scones make me weak in the knees! One of my favorite things ever and I looove the combination of ingredients Mare! SO crave-worthy! Thanksgiving was fabulous! We took an extra long weekend and played, rested and ATE! So happy to hear you had a good one. And a break from social is ALWAYS a good thing :D
So happy you had a great holiday too Traci! Now it’s full steam ahead to Christmas!
Oh yum, Mary Ann! What a wonderful breakfast or afternoon snack! Love the chocolate and coconut combination!
I have always enjoyed the chocolate coconut combination Kelly! These are such a delicious breakfast or afternoon treat for sure!
These scones are phenomenal! They are so tender and moist and the coconut and chocolate chips are just perfect together! My entire family loved them as was evidenced by the fact that they were completely gone in a flash. Thank you for creating the recipe for the best scones we’ve ever had!
You’re so welcome Diane! I’m so happy you all enjoyed them!
Hi MaryAnn!
I have a few people that I want to make these delicious scoop-able scones for that cannot eat coconut or tree nuts. Could this recipe be made without the coconut? If so, would I need to make any other recipe adjustments to account for the lack of coconut? Thanks in advance for any direction you can offer!
Yes. You can just omit the coconut Diane. Enjoy!
Thank you so much Mary Ann! Can’t wait to share these delicious scones with even more folks !
You’re so welcome Diane!