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Easy Cinnamon Chip Scones

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Timing
Timing
Total:
Prep:
15 Min.
Skill Level:
Beginner
Yields:
24 scones

Wake up with cinnamon goodness inside a deliciously dreamy scone with this Easy Cinnamon Scones recipe! Featuring the sweet, subtle spice of HERSHEY'S Cinnamon Chips, these breakfast pastries make getting up in the morning a whole lot tastier. But don't be afraid to make this super-easy cinnamon scones recipe after breakfast, too, because it is truly tasty at any time of the day.  Bring a batch to share with co-workers, give some out at your next brunch gathering or sneak one as a yummy midnight snack. If more cinnamon is what you're looking for, these Cinnamon Chip Muffins will be a total hit.

Ingredients & Directions

Prep Time
15 minutes
COOK TIME
20 minutes
Cool Time
5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3-1/4 cups
    all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup
    granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    baking powder (plus 1 tsp)
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1-2/3 cups
  • 1/2 cup
    walnuts chopped toasted*
  • 2 cups
    whipping cream chilled (1 pt)
  • 2 Tbsps
    butter melted
  • Additional
    granulated sugar (optional)
  • powdered sugar (optional)
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Step-By-Step Directions

Equipment Needed 
pan 2 cookie sheets
oven oven
mixing bowl mixing bowl
measuring cup measuring cups
chef hat pastry brush
spatula spatula
wire rack wire rack
1

Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease 2 baking sheets.

2

Stir together flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, baking powder and salt in large bowl. Add cinnamon chips and walnuts, mixing well.

Baking Tip

Substitute pecans or other nuts for walnuts.

3

Stir whipping cream into flour mixture, stirring just until ingredients are moistened.

4

Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface. Knead gently until soft dough forms (about 2 minutes). Divide dough into three equal balls. One ball at a time, flatten into 7-inch circle, cut into 8 triangles. Transfer triangles to prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with additional granulated sugar.

5

Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm, sprinkled with powdered sugar, if desired. 24 scones.

 

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