Cinnamon Chip Scones Recipe
These Cinnamon Chip Scones are tender, flaky, and packed with delightful cinnamon-flavored chips, making them a perfect treat for breakfast or an afternoon snack. The combination of buttery dough and sweet cinnamon chips creates a comforting flavor profile that’s easy to love.
- Author: Ria
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 8 scones 1x
- Category: Bakery
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cinnamon chips
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 2/3 cup heavy cream, plus extra for brushing
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Cut in Butter: Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the cold cubed butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter.
- Add Cinnamon Chips: Stir in the cinnamon chips evenly throughout the dry mixture to ensure every scone has bursts of cinnamon flavor.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Form Dough: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix with a spatula or wooden spoon until the dough just comes together. Avoid overmixing to keep the scones tender.
- Shape Scones: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into a 7-inch circle about 1 inch thick. Cut into 8 equal wedges with a sharp knife or bench scraper.
- Prepare for Baking: Transfer the wedges onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops lightly with heavy cream for a golden finish.
- Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15-18 minutes or until the scones are lightly golden on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the scones to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For best results, keep butter cold until ready to use to create flaky layers.
- You can substitute cinnamon chips with chocolate chips or raisins for different flavors.
- Scones are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Reheat gently in the oven to restore freshness before serving.
- Use heavy cream for moisture and tenderness, but half-and-half can be substituted if needed.
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