Dark Chocolate Chip Scones

From Hershey's Made Simple, page 82.

Yield: 24 scones

3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for kneading
1/2 cup sugar
1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
2 cups (12-oz. pkg) dark chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped nuts, optional
2 cups whipping cream, chilled
2 Tbs. butter, melted
Additional sugar
Powdered sugar, optional

Stir together 3 1/4 cups flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.  Stir in chocolate chips and nuts, if desired.

Stir whipping cream into flour mixture just until ingredients are moistened.

Turn mixture out onto floured surface.  Knead gently until soft dough forms, about 2 minutes.  Divide dough into three equal balls.  One at a time, flatten into 7-inch circle; cut into 8 triangles.  Transfer triangles to greased baking sheets, spacing 1-2 inches apart.  Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with additional sugar.

Bake at 375 F for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned.  Serve warm, sprinkled with powdered sugar, if desired.

Notes:
- The dough is really, really sticky!!  Don't be afraid to use flour when you're handling it.
- I used one package of mini semi-sweet chips by accident, but it was still delicious.