Easy Cinnamon Chip Scones

These easy scones are studded with cinnamon chips for sweet, spiced flavor that's perfect for enjoying on a fall day.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 404 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• ¾ cup butter
• 1 cup buttermilk
• ⅓ cup white sugar
• 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 (10 ounce) package cinnamon baking chips
• ½ pinch baking soda

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Place 3/4 cup butter into the freezer for 1 hour. Cut into cubes.

Step 3

Combine flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl using a whisk. Cut in very cold cubed butter with a pastry blender or using your fingers until you get coarse crumbs.

Step 4

Create a well in the flour mixture; add buttermilk and stir gently until dough is just moistened. Fold in cinnamon chips.

Step 5

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead gently until dough is no longer sticky, 10 to 12 times, and divide in half. Pat or roll each portion gently into a 7-inch circle. Brush melted butter over circles. Sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon sugar. Cut each circle into 6 wedges. Separate and place scones on an ungreased baking sheet.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 10 to 13 minutes. Serve warm.