Cinnamon Chip Scones

I love scones and I love cinnamon. The combo is a winner for sure. The only thing better than a cinnamon scone is a cinnamon chip scone! I think the first time I experienced this was at Panera Bread. I made it my goal to try to create my own. I found a recipe and at the time none other than Walmart carried the cinnamon chips. They've since stopped carrying them, so now I just order them online. Let me just say, the addition of cinnamon chips to a cinnamon scone is a game-changer.

You can cut them in a variety of ways. The recipe says to form the dough in a circle and cut them into 6 scones. Well, they are simply huge - like Panera's! Problem is, I nor any of my family members prefer to eat one that large in one sitting. So I'll often split the dough in half and make two circles out of which to cut the scones. That way they're smaller and I have more product. I have also used a biscuit cutter which works great, especially if you want a uniform look. This time I decided to make them in the style of Highland Gourmet Scones who makes the best scones I have ever had. I simply took clumps of the batter and placed them on the cookie sheet. Super easy and fancy in their own way.

The scones from this recipe are light and fluffy, unlike most scones which are really dense and crumbly. I suppose you could experiment with the baking powder and soda. More powder and less soda? I think I'll try that next time to see what happens. A note about buttermilk. I never have this on hand and always make my own. I add vinegar to any kind of milk or cream and it works the same. Also, some recipes like Panera's, include a cinnamon glaze. This is nice, but I love the simplicity of the sprinkled cinnamon and course sugar on top.

I featured this recipe on my very first blog post, actually. It has become a family favorite. I often make them when I want to treat myself or just have fun. It's a thing for me to wait until cold weather to make them because I love creating the anticipation. And cinnamon is the quintessential spice around the holidays. But clearly, they are great to make and enjoy all year long!

Cinnamon Chip Scone Recipe

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