Amazing Chocolate Chip Scones

My family loves scones. But they are often disappointed when they buy them from a store that claims they have great scones to find that they weren't very good at all. Nobody in my family had thought to make their own, though. So, one afternoon, the family requested scones and I figured I would give it a try. It was that day that this simple, satisfying, and delicious recipe was born. Here are the ingredients you will need:
  
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 
1/3 cup white sugar 
2 teaspoons baking powder 
1/2 teaspoon salt 
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cubed 
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips 
3 tablespoons La Belle Orange  
  
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.  

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. With a pastry blender or a large fork, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the chocolate chips. Mix in the La Belle Orange to form dough. 

*At this time you may need to add water and/or butter as needed. I usually add 3 or 4 tablespoons of water and 1 tablespoon of melted butter* 

Form the dough into balls (like you would when making drop cookies.) There should be about 9 large balls or 14-18 small balls. Place onto greased baking sheet. Flatten each ball a tiny bit for even baking. 

Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 12 minutes. Move to wire racks to cool. Serve cooled with a hard center. Enjoy! :)