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Cinnamon Sugar Scones Recipe

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These Cinnamon Sugar Scones are a delightful, easy-to-make treat combining flaky, tender scones with a sweet cinnamon sugar coating. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, they bake up golden and buttery with a satisfying crunch on the edges and a soft crumb inside.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups heavy cream

Topping

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425˚F to ensure it’s ready for baking the scones.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt, blending them evenly.
  3. Add Cream & Form Dough: Make a well in the center of the dry mixture and pour in the heavy cream. Stir until the dough just comes together into a cohesive mass that holds but is not overly sticky.
  4. Shape & Cut Dough: Lightly flour a work surface and divide the dough into two halves. Shape each half into a disc about 1.5 to 2 inches thick, then cut each disc into six triangular wedges like slices of a pizza.
  5. Prepare for Baking: Place the scones on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them slightly apart.
  6. Bake Scones: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the centers are set and the edges begin to turn a golden brown.
  7. Make Cinnamon Sugar Topping: While the scones bake, mix together 1/4 cup granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
  8. Coat Scones with Cinnamon Sugar: When the scones come out of the oven, let them cool for about 5 minutes. Then, either sprinkle the cinnamon sugar over the scones to coat or place the scones in a large zip-top bag with the cinnamon sugar and gently shake them to coat evenly.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the dough to keep the scones light and tender.
  • If you prefer a less rich texture, you can substitute half-and-half or whole milk for the heavy cream, but the scones will be less moist.
  • For a variation, add raisins or chopped nuts to the dough before baking.
  • Ensure the oven is fully preheated to get the best rise and browning.

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