The aroma of cinnamon is so very wonderful. Baking with it fills the air and warms the soul. It is one of my favorite spices and I go through quite a bit of it. I’ve featured cinnamon a few times with cake, ice cream, and rolls. I saw a bag of cinnamon chips at the store and they had to come home with me. That was back in December. I can’t believe it took me this long to use them. I could not let them sit in the pantry any longer so I made cinnamon chip scones.
Cinnamon is certainly the star of these scones. It’s in the mix, in the chips, and sprinkled on top. The scones are a cinnamon lover’s treat for sure. Talk about something wonderful to go with coffee or tea. There’s even a little splash of healthy with oats in there too. They are so good hot out of the oven. The hard part is letting them cool a little so you don’t burn your mouth. You will want to dive right in after smelling them baking.
I have some extra cinnamon chips. I want to use them up soon. Perhaps there will be muffins in the very near future. Or maybe more ice cream. How would you use the chips? Suggestions are always appreciated. Leave a comment and give me some ideas. Stay tuned for updates…
Cinnamon Chip Scones
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup oatmeal
- 6 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon plus more for topping
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 10 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup cinnamon chips
- 3/4 cup buttermilk plus 1 or 2 tablespoons if needed
- Cream or half-and-half
- Turbinado sugar
Instructions
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Cut butter into small pieces and put back in refrigerator to keep cold. Preheat oven to 375° F.
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Combine flour, oatmeal, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients using a pasty blender until mixture is crumbly (there will be small pea sized pieces of butter). Stir in the cinnamon chips. Add the ¾ cup of buttermilk and stir with a wooden spoon. Add 1 or 2 tablespoons more of buttermilk if it looks too dry. Some of it will still be a bit crumbly.
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Transfer the mixture from the bowl to a lightly floured surface. It is okay for there to be some dry ingredients. Lightly knead until all the ingredients come together into a ball. Pat down to a circle about 8 inches wide. Cut into 8 wedges. Transfer the wedges to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silpat. Brush scones with cream and sprinkle with cinnamon and turbinado sugar.
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Bake for 21 to 24 minutes, until the edges are lightly browned. Transfer scones to a wire rack. Serve warm. Keep leftovers in an airtight container. Makes 8 large scones.
Recipe Notes
A recipe for scones made with buttermilk, oats, cinnamon, and cinnamon chips. A great treat for breakfast or a snack.
Recipe adapted from one I featured previously on this blog: Buttermilk Currant Scones.
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen says
February 14, 2013 at 5:30 amIsn´t cinnamon one of the best spices? Scones are such a part of my life, having irish ancestors, and one of my favorite things to bake. This is a terrific recipe Renee, love it!
Renee says
February 14, 2013 at 1:47 pmYes, cinnamon is one of the best spices. I’ve seen your scones recipes and they look so good. There is something about scones that is a real treat for me.
Family Foodie says
February 14, 2013 at 5:57 amI love cinnamon but have never seen cinnamon chips. I am on a hunt now so that I could try this fabulous recipe.
Renee says
February 14, 2013 at 1:48 pmIf you cannot find cinnamon chips at the store there are a few places you can get them from online.
Dara says
February 14, 2013 at 9:13 amLove these. I adore cinnamon chips.
Renee says
February 14, 2013 at 1:48 pmThanks Dara!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
February 14, 2013 at 9:28 amCinnamon is pure comfort and just so perfect for breakfast! These scones look fab!
Renee says
February 14, 2013 at 1:49 pmThank you Kayle! They really are comfort to me and a very special something I enjoy with a big mug of coffee.
Renee - Kudos Kitchen says
February 14, 2013 at 10:26 amI used to see cinnamon chips in the store all the time. Now that I’m actually looking for them, I can’t find them anywhere. These look yummy!
Renee says
February 14, 2013 at 1:50 pmCinnamon chips more available in the stores during Christmas/holiday time. If you can’t find them at the store look for them online. I know King Arthur carries them.
Nicole @ Daily Dish Recipes says
February 14, 2013 at 11:28 amOh just fabulous! They look so good! I just adore cinnamon – these would go fast at my house.
I made scones yesterday for the blog, they will go up next week! 🙂
Great minds think alike. 😉
Renee says
February 14, 2013 at 1:50 pmThanks Nicole! I can’t wait to see your scones recipe.
Susan says
February 14, 2013 at 1:57 pmI love using cinnamon and they absolutely belong in scones. These sound delightful!
Renee says
February 14, 2013 at 3:41 pmThank you Susan!
Jennie @themessybakerblog says
February 14, 2013 at 3:42 pmOh my, you got on the cinnamon chip bandwagon. You’re officially addicted. I forsee an abundance of cinnamon chip recipes in your future. I love adore them and keep extra stock. These sound so good, Renee!
Renee says
February 16, 2013 at 10:28 amThank you Jennie! Yep, it’s official, I’m on the cinnamon chip bandwagon.
Stephie @ Eat Your Heart Out says
February 15, 2013 at 12:28 amOk, girl, you’ve got to tell me where you find your cinnamon chips! I can’t find them anywhere, and I have some recipes I’ve been dying to use them in! These scones look soooo good.
Renee says
February 16, 2013 at 10:30 amI found the chips at my local grocery store but that was during the holiday season. They no longer have them in stock. The good news is that you can order them online from King Arthur Flour.
Jessica P says
February 15, 2013 at 5:08 pmI have a great WW recipe for cinnamon chips but haven’t been able to find them as Nestlé discontinued them even at holidays. Here it is: use low fat crescent till dough. Unroll and sprinkle with cinnamon chips; roll up and curve into crescents. Bake at 350 for about 11 min. While baking mix powdered sugar (1/2 c) milk (1tbs) and vanilla(1/2 tsp) to make an icing. When crescents cool drizzle icing on. It’s heaven!!!!!
Renee says
February 16, 2013 at 10:31 amThank you for sharing your recipe Jessica. I’m a big fan of crescent dough and rolls.
Nancy @ gottagetbaked says
February 15, 2013 at 11:29 pmI love cinnamon too! I’ve only ever made scones once but I suddenly have a hankering to make these.
Renee says
February 16, 2013 at 10:33 amThanks Nancy. I’ve been eating them every day since I made them. I just love cinnamon so much.
Anita at Hungry Couple says
February 16, 2013 at 9:31 amThere’s nothing quite like the smell of baking cinnamon. 🙂
Renee says
February 16, 2013 at 10:34 amI could not agree more.
The Ninja Baker says
February 22, 2013 at 4:58 amDon’t know how I missed these, Renee. Sensational! Love your use of oatmeal and buttermilk and cinnamon chips! This recipe has been properly placed in my recipes I want to make file =) Thank you!
Renee says
February 22, 2013 at 8:21 amThanks Kim! I do like the buttermilk in them. I think it adds a special flavor over the ones made with cream or milk.