Description
Warm, flaky cinnamon scones made from scratch with pantry staples. Perfect for cozy mornings, brunch tables, or sweet treats paired with coffee.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
⅓ cup granulated sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon
½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
½ cup heavy cream or milk
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional: ¼ cup brown sugar (for deeper flavor)
Optional Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp milk
½ tsp vanilla extract
Optional Streusel Topping:
2 tbsp flour
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp cold butter
¼ tsp cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cinnamon.
Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, cream or milk, and vanilla.
Combine wet and dry mixtures until just combined.
Turn out dough onto a floured surface and shape it into a circle about 1 inch thick.
Cut the cake into eight wedges and place them on a baking sheet.
Brush with cream or milk, bake for 18–22 minutes until golden.
Optional: Add glaze or streusel after baking.
Notes
Use very cold butter for the best texture.
Don’t overmix—this keeps the scones fluffy.
Freeze unbaked scones for up to 2 months; bake from frozen, adding an extra 5 minutes to the baking time.
Customize with raisins, nuts, or cinnamon chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cinnamon scones, homemade scones, breakfast pastry, easy scone recipe, baked goods, freezer-friendly, brunch recipe