Nutella Scones

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These homemade Nutella Scones are soft, easy to make, filled with plenty of Nutella and drizzled with even more Nutella after baking!

I’m always looking for more excuses to eat chocolate for breakfast, so I made these Nutella Scones! They’re tender, fluffy, super easy to make and filled with a generous layer of Nutella. Plus, they’re drizzled with EVEN MORE Nutella once they’re done baking!

Looking for more Nutella recipes? Try my Nutella Muffins, Nutella Cupcakes or Banana Nutella Muffins!

Ingredient Breakdown

All-purpose flour – gives the scones structure.

Granulated sugar – provides sweetness.

Baking soda & baking powder – both leaveners are needed to help the scones rise.

Salt – enhances flavor.

Butter – provides flavor and structure. I always recommend using unsalted butter but salted butter works if that’s all you have on hand, just be sure to omit the 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Make sure to keep the butter cold!

Half and half – makes the scones so flavorful and fluffy. Make sure to keep the half and half cold! You can also substitute with buttermilk or heavy cream.

Nutella – they wouldn’t be Nutella scones without this!

How To Make Nutella Scones

1. In a mixing bowl combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Place bowl on a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.

2. Add the cold cubed butter and mix on low until the butter is pea sized.

3. With the mixer on low, gradually add the half and half to the mixture. Stop mixing once the dough is just combined.

4. Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface then divide in half and shape into two 8 inch discs. Evenly spread the Nutella on top of one of the discs, leaving a half inch border. Place the other disc of dough on top then gently pinch the edges together. Cut into 8 triangles and place on the prepared baking sheet. Place in the freezer then preheat the oven to 400°F.

5. If desired brush the tops of the scones with half and half (or milk) then bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.

6. Heat up extra Nutella in the microwave for 15 seconds or until runny then drizzle or pipe over the cooled scones. Store Nutella Scones in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Pro Tips For Nutella Scones

• Weigh your ingredients using a kitchen scale! Measuring ingredients by volume is not accurate; baking is a science after all!
• Don’t over mix the dough! After adding the wet ingredients, only mix until the dough just begins to come together. Over mixing = more gluten development which means your scones will be tough.
• Keep the dough cold! If your dough is too warm your scones won’t turn out tall and fluffy. If you begin to notice your scone dough starts to get too warm, put it in the fridge for a few minutes.
• Keep your butter and half and half cold! When making scones you don’t want warm ingredients or dough because it will throw off the texture of your scones!

Can Nutella Scones Be Frozen?

Yes, unbaked Nutella Scones can be easily frozen! Place the unbaked scones onto a parchment lined baking sheet then freeze until solid. Once the scones are frozen, transfer them to a zip top bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Bake straight from the freezer at 400°F for 18-20 minutes.

More Scone Recipes You’ll Love

• Cinnamon Roll Scones
• Banana Scones
• Chocolate Cherry Scones
• Apple Scones
• Blueberry Drop Scones
• Chocolate Heart Shaped Scones

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