Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, 2 tablespoons of the sugar, the cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Add the butter.

Step 5

Use a pastry blender or two knives to cut the butter into the dough until all the ingredients are combined and the butter is evenly distributed in pea-size pieces.

Step 7

Stir in the milk. Add the chocolate chips. Knead the ingredients into a thick dough until all ingredients are combined.

Step 9

Place the dough on a greased baking sheet or a baking sheet covered with a silicone mat. Shape it into a flat, 6-inch circle. Sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar over the dough, and press it in gently. Use a pastry cutter or a knife to cut the circle into 8 equal wedges.

Step 11

Leave the wedges intact and the scone dough in the circle, and bake for 15 to 17 minutes until the center is firm.

Step 13

Let cool for 2 to 3 minutes, and then use the pastry cutter or knife to retrace the cuts to separate the scones into wedges. Serve warm or at room temperature.