Description
These cozy Cinnamon Crunch Scones are a simple, delicious treat with a crunchy topping and a soft, fluffy inside.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1 cup heavy cream (or milk)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for topping)
- Pinch of salt (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet.
- Mix together flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Work in the cold, cubed butter until the mixture becomes crumbly.
- Add cream or milk until the dough just comes together.
- Turn the dough out, pat into a round disc about an inch thick, and cut into wedges or triangles.
- Mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, pinch of salt, and melted butter for the topping; sprinkle generously over the scones.
- Freeze the shaped scones for 15-20 minutes.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden and crunchy.
- Cool slightly and enjoy warm!
Notes
Freezing the scones before baking helps maintain their shape and creates a better texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg