Cinnamon Chip Scones

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This Cinnamon Chip Scone recipe is so incredible for so many reasons. It creates a moist and tender scone that isn’t dry. The smell that waifs through the kitchen as these are baking will make your mouth water.

If you are a fan of cinnamon, then this recipe will become your new go-to for making a tempting breakfast treat.

A close up on the finished golden cinnamon chip scone.

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Cinnamon Chip Scones are tender and delicious pastry that is so easy to make. Scones seem like they would be complicated and hard but these homemade cinnamon scones are one of the best scones you can ever make.

Also, these scones are great to freeze and pull out when you want to serve someone an amazing dessert.

If you’re looking for more scone recipes, try these Bacon Cheddar Scones, Lemon Poppy Seed Scones and Everything Cream Cheese Scones.

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A stack of the finished biscuits.

Why We Love To Make These Cinnamon Scones

Easy, delicious and so full of cinnamon flavor. That is what these scones off. If you bake them once, you will want to make them over and over.

  • 30 Minutes; Make the perfect scones in no time. These scones are buttery and delicious.
  • Easy Ingredients: All found in the pantry or the refrigerator.
  • Family Friendly: Everyone will love this scone recipe. Especially if they love cinnamon.

Ingredient Notes for this Cinnamon Chip Scone Recipe

The flour, eggs, sugar, cinnamon chips for the dessert.
  • Flour: All purpose flour. We use King Arthur flour in this recipe.
  • Brown Sugar: Light brown sugar but also try dark brown sugar for a richer, deeper flavor.
  • Cinnamon: Ground cinnamon enhances the cinnamon flavor.
  • Butter: Real butter ruly enhances the flavor and texture of the scones.
  • Cinnamon chips: Find cinnamon chips in the baking isle next to the chocolate chips.
  • Half and half: You can also use heavy cream or buttermilk for this recipe.
  • Baking Powder: Make sure that baking powder is fresh.

See my recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.

Variations and Substitutions to Make Cinnamon Scones

  • Sprinkle: Mix cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar on top of the scone..
  • Icing: Create an icing or glaze and drizzle on top of the scones to give them a more cinnamon roll taste.
  • White Chocolate Chips: You will love this recipe if you add some white chocolate chips along with the cinnamon chips.

How to Make this Cinnamon Chip Scone Recipe

This cinnamon scone recipe is one of the best scones I’ve ever made. You will make the scones again and again.

These are the basic steps for making the best scones. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.

Making the dough for the scones.

Step 1: LINE A LARGE BAKING SHEET AND MIX DRY INGREDIENTS

First, preheat the oven and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat. Then begin by combining the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder and the salt.

Step 2: BUTTER

Next, cut in the butter until the mixture forms pea-sized pieces. 

Step 3: CHIPS

Then add the cinnamon chips and stir to combine. 

Adding the cinnamon chips into the scones.

Step 4: MIX THE WET INGREDIENTS AND MAKE THE DOUGH

Next, in a separate bowl, whisk together the half and half, vanilla extract and the egg.  Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. The scone dough will be somewhat wet.

Step 5: MAKE SCONES AND BAKING TIME

Finally, place scones onto parchment lined baking sheet. Use your fingers to shape the scones. Lastly, bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes. Allow to cool on a cooling rack.

Recipe FAQs for Easy Cinnamon Chip Scones Recipe

Of course, you can make homemade cinnamon chips if you like. Especially if you can not find them in the store.

Store the scones in an airtight container.  Scones last around 2 days stored in an airtight container at room temperature. If storing scones in the fridge they will last for about a week.

This is an excellent recipe to double for a brunch party or to freeze for longer.

Fresh scones are great however you can freeze scones. Scones in the freezer will last about six months.

The finished cinnamon scones on a cooling rack.

Expert Tips to Make These Scones

  • Stud the Scones: Studded with cinnamon chips on top of the scones for a great appearance.
  • Dried Fruit: Try adding raisins, dried cranberries or other fruit to the scones with cinnamon chips.
  • Brush: Using a pastry brush, brush the scones with heavy cream. Heavy whipping cream will help brown up the tops.
  • Freeze: Freeze you butter and use a box grader to shred.
  • Warm: This is a great recipe to serve warm scone. Top with jam, butter, or clotted cream.

What to Serve with Cinnamon Chip Scones

A close up on the finished golden cinnamon chip scone.
5 from 7 votes

Cinnamon Chip Scones

Yield: 8 servings
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
This Cinnamon Chip scones recipe is so incredible for so many reasons. It creates a moist and tender scone that isn’t dry. The smell that waifs through the kitchen as these are baking will make your mouth water.
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups Flour
  • ½ cup Brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ cup Butter
  • 1 cup Cinnamon chips
  • ¾ cup Half and half
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla

Instructions

  • Combine first five ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Cut in the butter until the mixture forms pea sized pieces.
  • Stir in cinnamon chips.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the last three ingredients.
  • Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. The mixture will be somewhat wet.
  • Scoop onto parchment lined baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.

Expert Tips

  • Stud the Scones: Studded with cinnamon chips on top of the scones for a great appearance.
  • Dried Fruit: Try adding raisins, dried cranberries or other fruit to the scones with cinnamon chips.
  • Brush: Using a pastry brush, brush the scones with heavy cream. Heavy whipping cream will help brown up the tops.
  • Freeze: Freeze you butter and use a box grader to shred.
  • Warm: This is a great recipe to serve warm scone. Top with jam, butter or clotted cream.
 

Estimated Nutritional Information

Calories: 405kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 184mg | Potassium: 177mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 289IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 2mg
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Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American

41 thoughts on “Cinnamon Chip Scones”

  1. I just made some cinnamon chip scones myself! I’m so used to rock-hard chewy, tough, dry, BLAND scones, but finally, these changed my life!! Finally, a scone that’s buttery, tender, soft, and delicate. Mmm. Literally the best thing that I’ve made.

    I used a slightly different recipe no egg – so it’s more like a traditional scone recipe. Super moist, light and fluffy, and definitely tender and buttery! I’ll have to try yours and compare!

    http://thekitchenkook.blogspot.com/2013/02/the-best-most-perfect-scone-recipe-ever.html

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  2. i love cinnamon too- will definitely try this one. I just printed the recipe, thanks for the share.

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  3. OH, wow, I love cinnamon, too, and of course, EASY is always good! Found you at EKat’s Friday Potluck… I’d like to invite you to come link your most popular recipe at Make a Food-“e”-Friend Monday #2: Most Popular Recipes from the Food Blogosphere. Looking forward to seeing what that is!

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  4. I love cinnamon too! And these sound delicious! Except i’ve never seen cinnamon chips before. Do you think the recipe would be OK if i just leave ’em out, or what if i replace ’em with chocolate chips?

    Tnx for linking these yummies up at my party! 🙂

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  5. i never even knew there was such a thing as cinnamon chips…oh wow. you’ve just opened up a world of possibilities here….thanks for linking up to fridays unfolded again!

    blessings,

    alison
    stuff and nonsense

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  6. Oh I absolutely LOVE cinnamon so these would be right up my alley! I have never actually made scones (too nervous I guess) but I love to bake and I will definitely be trying these soon. Thanks so much for linking up to Inspiration Friday this week!
    Vanessa

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  7. I can smell them baking. I have got to find the time to get busy in the kitchen!
    Another friday’s favorite for sure 🙂

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  8. cinnamon chips? what will they come up with next…i hope it is something just as divine! i can almost taste these scones…my mouth is watering! thank you for sharing this fabulous recipe with tuesday night supper club!

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  9. Mister loves scones…all kind of scones. I will be making these for him tomorrow morning. Thanks for sharing them!

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