Cinnamon Scones
Description
These cinnamon scones are made with buttermilk and cinnamon chips for a light and fluffy homemade treat. Delicious for brunch or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
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3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/3 cup white sugar
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1/3 cup packed brown sugar (light or dark)
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2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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3/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut in small pieces
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1 cup buttermilk
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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3/4 cup cinnamon chips
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease or line cookie sheets.
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Whisk flour, white sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg together in a large bowl; cut in butter with 2 knives or a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add buttermilk and vanilla, mixing just until dough is moistened; fold in cinnamon chips.
3
Drop 1/4 cups of dough 2 inches apart onto a cookie sheets.
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Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 15 to 17 minutes.