Cinnamon Chip Scones

Light and fluffy buttermilk scones filled with cinnamon chips are a delicious homemade treat for breakfast or afternoon tea.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 313 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 cup buttermilk
• ⅓ cup white sugar
• 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ⅓ cup packed brown sugar (light or dark)
• ¾ cup cold unsalted butter, cut in small pieces
• ¾ cup cinnamon chips

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 2

Whisk flour, both sugars, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg together in a large bowl. Cut in butter using the bread hook attachment of an electric mixer until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add buttermilk and vanilla, mixing just until dough is moistened; fold in cinnamon chips.

Step 3

Drop 1/4 cups of dough 2 inches apart onto a cookie sheet.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 15 to 17 minutes.