Cinnamon Scones

This Cinnamon Scone Recipe creates tender, flaky, buttery scones with a warm cinnamon spice. Ready in just 30 minutes, they’re perfect for cozy mornings or elegant afternoon teas.

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Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert

Cuisine: American, British

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 18

Rest Time: 10

Total Time: 38

Servings: servings

Calories: 270kcal

Cost: $4–$6

Equipment

1 Sharp knife or scraper For cutting clean wedges
1 Pastry cutter Or use fingertips or two knives
1 Large mixing bowl
1 Whisk To combine dry ingredients
1 Baking sheet Line with parchment paper
1 Parchment paper For easy cleanup
1 Measuring cups/spoons

Ingredients

2 cups All-purpose flour
¼ cup Granulated sugar
1 tablespoon Baking powder
½ teaspoon Salt
2 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon Nutmeg
½ cup Cold unsalted butter Cut into cubes
½ cup Heavy cream
1 large Egg
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
1 tablespoon Granulated sugar For topping
½ teaspoon Ground cinnamon For topping

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F
Whisk together the dry ingredients
Cut in cold butter until mixture is crumbly
In another bowl, mix wet ingredients
Stir wet into dry until dough forms
Let dough rest for 10 minutes
Shape dough into a circle and cut into wedges
Top with cinnamon sugar mixture
Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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