1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly spray a baking sheet and set aside.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk flour, 4 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add cold butter pieces and blend until mixture is crumbly.
4. Stir in chocolate chips.
5. In a small bowl, whisk egg yolk and chilled half-and-half.
6. Pour egg mixture over flour mixture and stir with a fork until soft, moist dough forms.
7. Lightly flour a surface. Turn dough out and knead gently about 6 times.
8. Pat into an even circle (or press into a small pan) and cut into 6 wedges.
9. Place scones on baking sheet. Sprinkle remaining 1 teaspoon sugar over the tops.
10. Bake about 20 minutes, until bottoms are golden and tops are lightly browned.
11. Cool on a wire rack and serve warm.

Notes

Keep the butter and half-and-half cold for the flakiest scones. Mix and knead gently—overworking the dough can make scones tough.

Kid-Friendly Tips

• Kids can measure dry ingredients and add chocolate chips
• Show how cold butter makes “crumbs” (great texture lesson!)
• Let kids help cut the circle into wedges (with safe supervision)

Serving Ideas

• Serve warm with a little butter
• Drizzle with melted chocolate for a dessert-style treat
• Pair with milk or hot cocoa