Cinnamon Scones Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup cold butter (cubed)
• 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
• 1 large egg
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1 cup cinnamon chips
• 4 tbsp heavy cream (divided)
• 1 tbsp coarse sugar
• 2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 6 tbsp heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400˚F. Mix together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.

2. 2

   Cut the cubed butter into the flour mixture using a pastry blender or two knives.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, combine the sour cream, 3 tablespoons of heavy cream, egg, and vanilla. Then add it to the flour mixture along with the cinnamon chips. Mix with a fork until the mixture comes together. DO NOT over mix.

4. 4

   Turn out onto a floured surface. Knead a couple of times and then form an 8-inch circle.

5. 5

   Cut into 8 wedges with a floured knife. Separate the wedges and place them on a parchment-covered baking sheet.

6. 6

   Brush each scone with the remaining 2 tablespoons of heavy cream. Sprinkle the tops with coarse sugar.

7. 7

   Bake at 400°F for 14 to 16 minutes or until the edges start to brown.

8. 8

   --- Cinnamon Icing ---

9. 9

   Combine the powdered sugar and ground cinnamon.

10. 10

    Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth. Add more heavy cream, a little at a time, to thin it more. Or add more powdered sugar, a little at a time, to thicken it.

11. 11

    Once the scones have cooled, top them with the cinnamon icing.