Cinnamon Chip Scones

Name: Cinnamon Chip Scones
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 dozen.
Ingredients: 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided; 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup cold butter, cubed; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 package (10 ounces) cinnamon baking chips; 2 tablespoons butter, melted

These scones will melt in your mouth. They’re delicious hot, warm or even cold! —Barbara Humiston, Tampa, Florida

Ingredients

3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup buttermilk
1 package (10 ounces) cinnamon baking chips
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk just until moistened. Fold in chips.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 10-12 times or until dough is no longer sticky. Divide in half; gently pat or roll each portion into a 7-in. circle. Brush with butter and sprinkle with remaining sugar.
Cut each circle into six wedges. Separate wedges and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 10-13 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 scone: 406 calories, 20g fat (12g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 435mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.

Originally published as Sweetheart Cinnamon Chip Scones in Simple & Delicious November/December 2007

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lakejls

May 24, 2018

These were absolutely outstanding. I had cinnamon chips on hand from a recipe that only called for a few tablespoons. I could never figute out how to get rid of the remaining chips. The scones baked up high, moist with a great texture. Ok, the rest of the story is I only was able to eat one last night after I made them to have with morning coffee. Unfortunately, my yellow lab ate the reamining 11 scones when I forgot to hide them from her. NOW , I cannot find more cinnamon chips in any stores near me!!
Bernie

Mar 3, 2018

These are easy to make but I always double the recipe or half the chips. They have been a hit at work for years. For the topping I use cinnamon sugar instead of just sugar as I love cinnamon. I live outside of North America but when I visit I have to order the chips through Amazon because they are unavailable at most stores in the US and Canada.
Bugsli

Oct 7, 2017

These are great. I do not put sugar on them before the oven. Just brush with the butter. Added a glaze; 1C powdered sugar, 1 t cinnamon, 1/2 t espresso powder add milk to achieve heavy drizzle consistency and drizzle over scones after they've cooled a bit
Nana9a

Feb 11, 2017

Very good recipe. I used tiny chocolate chips. Next time I will use fruit . Easy and adaptable.
sg1728

Jan 27, 2017

These are amazing! Very easy to make and delicious. I agree that it's a bit heavy on the cinnamon chips.
chumpherys

Dec 30, 2016

Better then cinnamon rolls, and a whole lot easier! I was a little worried that there wasn't enough moisure for it all to stick together, but once you start kneading by hand, it all works out. NOT DRY AT ALL! I did the powdered sugar glaze and it was just the right amount of sweet. Could reduce the cinnamon chips. Will definitely use this as the base for all future scones!
dirtswife

Sep 9, 2016

These came out wonderfully! I didn't have buttermilk so I used the substitution trick - put 1 Tbsp. of vinegar or lemon juice in a measuring cup and enough milk to get one cup. Let it sit for 5 minutes and you have an excellent buttermilk substitute. My experience with scones has been hit or miss, but this is a great recipe. I also decided to just use my hands to mix everything from beginning to end and I think it really helped me. Will definitely make again.
Grammy Debbie

Feb 8, 2016

Excellent recipe--delicious and easy! I added a powdered sugar glaze, but I'm not sure they needed it. Great way to use up an abundance of cinnamon chips I had on hand.
jenavan

Jan 10, 2016

I have now made this multiple times and used the basic dough with my own variations, and this is an amazing recipe!!!
aktreefrog

Jan 3, 2016

We have made these many times and they are a big hit with my family with a few modifications. The first time I made them, we all agreed they were too rich, so I reduced the butter to 1/2 cup and upped the buttermilk to 1 1/4 cup. As suggested in another review I add cinnamon to the dry mixture.I have been purchasing my cinnamon chips from Amazon