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    Home » Dessert » Pastry » Cinnamon Scones

    Cinnamon Scones

    Published: Sep 19, 2023 by Tonia Larson

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    These Cinnamon Scones are delicious with cinnamon icing! This big fluffy scones recipe is easy to make and is the perfect start to the day.

    Big fluffy cinnamon scones on a baking sheet.

    These Cinnamon Scones are light, fluffy, and super easy to make! They are the perfect thing to enjoy with a cup of coffee in the morning. Add whatever you want, from chocolate chips to cranberries, to make your favorite flavor.

    This Post Includes

    • Recipe History
    • Cinnamon Scones Ingredients
    • How To Make Big Fluffy Scones
    • Other Ways To Make Them
      • Apple Cinnamon Scones
      • Mini Scones
    • Tips For Success
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Similar Recipes
    Inside of a cinnamon scone made from the big fluffy scone recipe.

    Recipe History

    I’ve been making these cinnamon scones for years, and they continue to be a family favorite. The recipe came about from a mashup of recipes for cinnamon scones I’ve tried. It is the first dessert recipe I shared on my blog back in 2011!

    Scones are so overlooked in today’s donut and muffin-obsessed culture. I love that scones have just the right amount of sweetness. And instead of being fried in grease like donuts are, they have a drier, more crumbly texture that is perfect with coffee or tea.

    Cinnamon Scones Ingredients

    Ingredients in bowls.

    Fluffy Scones Ingredients

    • Flour: Provides structure and texture.
    • Granulated Sugar: Adds sweetness.
    • Baking Powder: Makes the scones rise.
    • Cinnamon: Add a warm flavor.
    • Salt: To enhance the flavor.
    • Butter: Adds fat and makes the scones tender.
    • Sour Cream: Adds moisture, fat, and flavor.
    • Egg: Helps provide structure.
    • Vanilla: For extra flavor.
    • Cinnamon Chips: More cinnamon flavor.
    Measured ingredients in bowls.

    Cinnamon Icing Ingredients

    • Sugar: Powdered sugar dissolves to form icing.
    • Heavy Cream: To dissolve the sugar and thin the icing.
    • Cinnamon: Add for more cinnamon flavor.
    • Vanilla: For extra flavor.

    How To Make Big Fluffy Scones

    Combine dry ingredients and cut in the butter.

    In a large bowl, mix together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold, cubed butter with a pastry cutter or two knives.

    Mixing wet ingredients and adding baking chips.

    In a medium-sized bowl, combine the sour cream, egg, and vanilla. Then, add the mixture to the dry ingredients along with the cinnamon chips. Mix with a fork until the dough starts to come together. DO NOT over-mix.

    Form dough and cut into wedges.

    Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead a few times until you can form the dough into an 8-inch circle. Cut the dough into eight wedges with a floured knife.

    Brush tops with heavy cream and sprinkle with sugar.

    Carefully transfer the wedges of dough to a parchment-covered baking sheet. Brush the tops with heavy cream and sprinkle with coarse sugar.

    Baking sheet of cinnamon scones.

    Bake the scones at 400˚F for 14-16 minutes, until the edges start to brown.

    Mix cinnamon icing and spread over scones.

    Once the scones are cool, make the cinnamon icing. First, combine the powdered sugar and cinnamon. Then, add the heavy cream and vanilla. Stir until the icing is smooth.

    To turn the icing into a glaze, add more heavy cream a little at a time. Or, to thicken the icing, add more powdered sugar a little at a time.

    Big fluffy cinnamon scone topped with cinnamon icing.

    Other Ways To Make Them

    Apple Cinnamon Scones

    A fun variation is adding diced apples for autumn flavor! Apple pie spice adds more apple flavor.

    • Omit the three tablespoons of heavy cream when making the dough.
    • Add 1/2 cup of diced peeled apples.
    • Use 2 teaspoons of apple pie spice instead of the cinnamon.

    Mini Scones

    Sometimes, you want mini scones instead of the big fluffy scones. The mini size is perfect for kids!

    • Divide the dough into half.
    • Form each half into a 4 1/2 to 5-inch circle.
    • Cut each circle into six wedges.
    Baked cinnamon scones on a baking sheet.

    Tips For Success

    • Cinnamon baking chips are like chocolate chips but cinnamon flavored instead. If you can’t find them at your local grocery stores, you can also order them online. Or you can use another flavor of baking chips.
    • Do not overmix the batter. Making this big fluffy scones recipe is like making biscuits. You want flaky, tender layers, so be gentle with the dough.
    • Experiment with other add-ins such as raisins, dried cranberries, or chopped nuts.
    • Cinnamon scones freeze well. Wrap each scone individually in plastic wrap, then place them in a freezer-safe zip-top plastic bag and freeze them for up to three months. Thaw and warm the cinnamon scones in the microwave whenever a craving hits.
    Crackled top of a baked cinnamon scone.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the secret to making good scones?

    To make this big fluffy scones recipe, be sure to should use cold butter, full-fat sour cream and heavy cream, and not overmix the batter.

    Can I make these scones without cinnamon chips?

    Yes, you can either substitute another flavor of baking chips or simply leave them out.

    How can I make round scones?

    Pat the dough into a rectangle and use a biscuit cutter to cut out circles of dough. See my Bisquick biscuits recipe for more details on this method.

    A hand holding a fluffy scone showing the inside.

    Similar Recipes

    • Pumpkin Scones are perfect for fall. Drizzle with white chocolate and enjoy!
    • Enjoy Toffee Scones with a cup of steaming coffee.
    • Banana Nut Scones are a delicious combination of scone and banana bread.
    Cinnamon scones with icing.

    Cinnamon Scones Recipe

    These Cinnamon Scones are delicious with cinnamon icing! This big fluffy scones recipe is easy to make and is the perfect start to the day.
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 16 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 26 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8 scones
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    Ingredients

    • 2 cups flour
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup cold butter cubed
    • ½ cup full-fat sour cream
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla
    • 1 cup cinnamon chips
    • 4 tablespoon heavy cream divided
    • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar

    Cinnamon Icing

    • 2 cup powdered sugar
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 6 tablespoon heavy cream
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400˚F. Mix together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
    • Cut the cubed butter into the flour mixture using a pastry blender or two knives.
    • In a separate bowl, combine the sour cream, 3 tablespoons of heavy cream, egg, and vanilla. Then add it to the flour mixture along with the cinnamon chips. Mix with a fork until the mixture comes together. DO NOT over mix.
    • Turn out onto a floured surface. Knead a couple of times and then form an 8-inch circle.
    • Cut into 8 wedges with a floured knife. Separate the wedges and place them on a parchment-covered baking sheet.
    • Brush each scone with the remaining 2 tablespoons of heavy cream. Sprinkle the tops with coarse sugar.
    • Bake at 400°F for 14 to 16 minutes or until the edges start to brown.

    Cinnamon Icing

    • Combine the powdered sugar and ground cinnamon.
    • Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth. Add more heavy cream, a little at a time, to thin it more. Or add more powdered sugar, a little at a time, to thicken it.
    • Once the scones have cooled, top them with the cinnamon icing.

    Video

    Notes

    One: Mini Scones

    Divide the dough into half. Form each half into a 4 1/2 to 5-inch circle. Cut each circle into six wedges.

    Two: Apple Cinnamon Scones

    Omit the three tablespoons of heavy cream when making the dough. Add 1/2 cup of diced peeled apples. Use 2 teaspoons of apple pie spice instead of the cinnamon.

    Three: Storage

    Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to days, in the fridge for up to a week, or in the freezer for up to three months.
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1scone | Calories: 615kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 303mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 58g | Vitamin A: 762IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 155mg | Iron: 2mg
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Author: Tonia Larson

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    About Tonia Larson

    Hi! I’m Tonia, the owner and recipe creator at The Gunny Sack, where I’ve shared easy recipes for busy people for 12+ years! My family-friendly meals, easy side dishes, and delicious desserts include mouthwatering photos, dynamic videos, and step-by-step instructions to help you cook at home.

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    Comments

    1. ericasedibles says

      December 2, 2011 at 11:53 pm

      WOW! these look delicious!!! I would love to make them but I have NEVER (and I have looked since seeing this recipe) seen cinnamon chips! Where ever did you get those?

      Reply
      • Lisa says

        February 14, 2021 at 11:07 am

        I found cinnamon chips at Weis Markets.

        Reply
    2. Art By ASM says

      October 17, 2011 at 6:05 pm

      I love scones ever since I made chocolate chip ones because my daughter asked me too. I love the idea of adding cinnamon chips but they are so hard to find, we have every other flavor but I have to really scour to find cinnamon chips. Going to keep my eye out to make these, I bet they would taste great with the pumpkin scones!

      Reply
    3. Princess of Everything (and then some) says

      April 7, 2011 at 1:46 am

      The pics are making my mouth water. I love a good scone! I added this to my pinterest!

      Reply
    4. making life a Bliss says

      April 6, 2011 at 2:42 pm

      So glad that your favicon turned out! love it. I’m your newest follower!making life a Bliss

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