Cinnamon Bun Scone Recipe

The cinnamon bun scone recipe combines the texture of a scone with the flavors of a cinnamon bun!

Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup quick oats
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter, chilled
3/4 cup milk
1 egg slightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Topping:
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Hardware
Whisk
Large bowl
2 x small bowl
Pastry blender (optional)
Cookie sheet

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Step 2: Lightly grease a cookie sheet; set aside
Step 3: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Step 4: With a pastry blender or two knives cut butter into 1/4-inch size pieces and add to flour mixture to resemble coarse crumbs.
Step 5: In a small bowl, combine milk, egg, and vanilla extract; blend well.
Step 6: Pour liquid mixture into flour mixture and stir well to combine.
Step 7: In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, and chopped nuts. Sprinkle evenly over dough and gently stir to just combine mixture into swirls.
Step 8: Drop dough by 1/4 cupfuls 2 inches part on prepared cookie sheet.
Step 9: Bake for 11-13 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer scones to cooling surface.

Makes about 12 scones.

For more information on baking procedures and hardware used in this recipe see our Baking Tips section.

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