Rich Cinnamon-Chip Scones

Name: Rich Cinnamon-Chip Scones
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1 dozen.
Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup sugar; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided; 1/2 cup cold butter; 2/3 cup cinnamon baking chips; 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream, divided; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon coarse sugar

Paper bakery boxes lined with creatively cut tissue paper give these coffeehouse favorites a casual look. Dress up a box with polka-dot ribbon and a trio of fresh cinnamon sticks tied within a bow--their aroma is a clue to the treasures inside. —Bonnie Buckley, Kansas City, Missouri

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
1/2 cup cold butter
2/3 cup cinnamon baking chips
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream, divided
1 egg
1 tablespoon coarse sugar

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in baking chips. Whisk 1 cup cream and egg; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened.
Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead 10 times. Pat into a 9-in. circle. Cut into 12 wedges. Separate wedges and place on a greased baking sheet. Brush with remaining cream. Combine coarse sugar and remaining cinnamon; sprinkle over tops.
Bake 14-16 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 scone: 338 calories, 20g fat (12g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 199mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.

Originally published as Rich Cinnamon Scones in Taste of Home December/January 2012

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kimipeli

Dec 17, 2011

This is delicious! It did fall apart a bit so I might have to work on my technique. They tasted so good that I am making a bunch to put in treat boxes for friends and family for Christmas!