Name: Double Chocolate Sugared Scones (Gluten-Free Option)
Ingredients: Scones; 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour blend; 1/2 cup cornstarch (if using gluten-free flour); 3/4 tsp xanthan gum (if using gluten-free flour that does not already have it included; if there is xanthan in the blend, use just 1/4 tsp); 1/4 cup Dutch-process unsweetened cocoa; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 tbsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 cup (8 tbsp/1 stick) cold butter, cut into small pieces; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 large eggs; 1/2 to 3/4 cup half-and-half or milk, or as needed; Coarse sugar crystals, optional; Glaze; 2/3 cup semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips; 1/4 cup half & half or milk