Ingredients

3 cups self-rising flour2/3 cup sugar3 teaspoons baking powder1/2 cup cold butter, cubed1 cup buttermilk1 cup semisweet chocolate chipsGLAZE:1 cup confectioners’ sugar3 tablespoons water1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and baking powder. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly; stir in buttermilk just until blended. Stir in chocolate chips;

Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead gently 8-10 times. Pat into a 9-in. circle. Cut with a floured 2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets.

Bake at 450° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks.

In a small bowl, combine glaze ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over scones. Serve warm.