Cinnamon Chip Scones

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Cinnamon scones

Submitted by ChristineM
Published on September 20, 2015
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 scones
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed firmly

  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder

  • 2 tsp cinnamon

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/2 cup butter, cold*

  • 1/2 cup milk

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 tsp vanilla

  • 3/4 cup cinnamon flavored baking chips

  • Add'l Tbsp of brown sugar mixed with 1/4 tsp cinnamon

  • For ising, whisk together until smooth and thick:

  • 1 cup confectioners sugar

  • 2 to 3 tbsp milk

  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

  • *For best results, place on stick butter in freezer for 10 to 15 minutes.

Directions

  1. Preheat over to 400F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. In large bowl, whisk or sift together flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.

  3. Using box grater, grate cold butter into flour mixture. Mix together with fork or pastry blender until mixture resemble coarse meal.

  4. In separate bowl, whisk egg, milk and 1 tsp vanilla together. Add to flour mixture and stir until just blended.

  5. Set aside about 1 Tbsp of cinnamon chips; Fold remaining cinnamon chips into batter.

  6. Place dough onto parchment lined baking sheet. With floured hands, gently press into an 8" circle, about 1 - 1/2" thick. Sprinkle with reserved chips and brown sugar/cinnamon mixture. Score into 8 wedges with sharp knife dusted with flour.

  7. Bake for 20 minutes in preheated oven.

  8. Remove from oven. Use knife to separate wedges, if necessary.

  9. Let cool about 10 to 15 minutes.

  10. Combine icing ingredients and drizzle over cooled scones.