Blackberry Chocolate Chip Scones

 That's right, blackberry chocolate chip scones.  I have been meaning to test this idea for quite some time now.  The modification from the original chocolate chip recipe was simply reducing 3/4 C chocolate chips to 1/2 C chocolate chips and 1 C frozen blackberries.

The berries I used were still frozen when I added them to the dough, and some of them therefore did not fully dry out (potential spoilage issue if left too many days?).  Next time I will try using pre-thawed berries.

My original chocolate chip scone recipe: 

http://timsbaking.blogspot.com/2012/09/chocolate-chip-scones.html

modifications bolded

Ingredients:

2 C flour

1/4 C wht sugar

1 & 1/4 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 C butter cubed (chilled)

1/2 C chocolate chips

1 C frozen blackberries

1 tsp vanilla extract

2/3 C buttermilk

Directions:         

Preheat oven to 400^oF, set oven rack to middle, line baking sheet with parchment paper

Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt

Cut in butter (using pastry knife)

Stir in chocolate chips and blackberries

In separate bowl whisk buttermilk and vanilla, add to dry

Stir just until dough comes together (don't overmix)

On floured surface nead dough 4-5x

Pat dough 1.5" thick and cut into 8 wedges.  Place on baking sheet

Brush tops with milk

Bake 15-20 mins (until golden brown)

Cool and enjoy!