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

Reviews

Click stars to rate

Average Rating:

Aimee

Jun 30, 2019

Has Anyone tried making these without the cinnamon chips but with a cinnamon streusel throughout? I can't get cinnamon chips today and I'd like to make Cinnamon Scones for our trip down South. Suggestions???
I_Fortuna

Apr 13, 2019

I didn't know they made cinnamon chips. I usually use butterscotch which would be good too.
chumpherys

Nov 15, 2018

Easy and delicious!
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.
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.