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Cinnamon Sugar Scones recipe
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5 from 28 votes

Cinnamon and Sugar Scones

These delicious Cinnamon Scones are a versatile and tasty treat perfect for any occasion. If you've never had a scone before, yum!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Breads
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 204kcal

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • pastry blender
  • 1 small bowl

Ingredients

  • 3 cups flour spooned and leveled
  • ½ cup brown sugar + 2 tablespoons divided
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 13 tablespoons tablespoons butter divided 10 and 3
  • 4 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees f
  • Cut butter into cubes, then freeze until ready to add it.
  • Use a prepared cast iron skillet or other desired pan. If using a pan other than cast iron, grease then flour the pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
  • Using a pastry cutter, cut butter into the flour mixture, it is ok to have smaller pieces of butter in the dougn.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat together the buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla.
  • Cut remaining butter into small pieces.
  • In a separate bowl, add remaining butter, brown sugar, and the cinnamon.
  • Melt the butter and sugar mixture in the microwave. Allow to cool slightly, then pour melted butter mixture gently onto a sheet of parchment paper and press and freeze.
  • Pour buttermilk mixture into flour mixture and stir until just combined. 
  • Once chilled, cut the cinnamon butter into pieces and stir into the dough. This makes little cinnamon chips in the dough.
  • Transfer dough into pan or skillet, then bake for 23-25 minutes.
  • Cool, cut into eighths, and serve.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container

Nutrition

Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 353mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 61IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 141mg | Iron: 3mg