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Cinnamon Bun Scones Recipe

4.8 from 140 reviews

Delight in these Cinnamon Bun Scones, a perfect blend of tender, flaky scones swirled with cinnamon sugar and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze. Ideal for breakfast or an afternoon treat, these scones deliver the comforting flavors of a cinnamon bun with a crisp, golden exterior and a soft, moist crumb.

Ingredients

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Scones

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup oats (quick or old-fashioned)
  • ¼ cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces
  • ¾ cup 2% milk
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cinnamon Swirl

  • 2 tablespoons granulated white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Vanilla Glaze

  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 to 4 teaspoons milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 425°F. Prepare a 12×18 inch pan by spraying it with nonstick spray or lining it with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Use a pastry blender or two knives to cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and vanilla extract until well blended.
  4. Form Dough: Add the wet ingredients all at once to the dry mixture and stir with a fork or rubber spatula just until the dry ingredients are moistened.
  5. Add Cinnamon Swirl: In another small bowl, mix together the 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the dough and gently stir to swirl it in without fully blending.
  6. Portion Dough: Drop the dough by ¼ cupfuls or use an ice cream scoop, spacing them about 2 inches apart on the prepared pan.
  7. Bake: Bake for 11 to 13 minutes or until the scones are golden brown. Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool for 5 minutes.
  8. Make Glaze: In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and enough milk (3 to 4 teaspoons) to achieve a smooth, drizzling consistency.
  9. Glaze Scones: Drizzle the glaze over the warm scones before serving for a delicious finishing touch.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the dough to ensure tender scones.
  • The cinnamon swirl should be gently folded in to maintain a marbled effect.
  • Adjust milk quantity in the glaze to achieve your preferred thickness.
  • These scones are best served warm but can be reheated gently in the oven.
  • You can substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free option.

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