Description

Fluffy, buttery scones swirled with cinnamon sugar and topped with a sweet glaze, perfect for cozy fall mornings. Quick and easy to make in just 5 steps.

Ingredients

Scale

2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
¾ cup (180ml) whole milk (or buttermilk for tangier flavor)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons cinnamon
⅓ cup (65g) brown sugar
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk or cream

Instructions

Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar.
Cut in the butter: Add cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture and cut in using a pastry cutter or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits.
Add milk and vanilla: Pour in the milk and vanilla extract, stirring gently until dough just comes together. Avoid overmixing.
Roll and shape: Lightly flour surface and roll dough into a ½ inch thick rectangle. Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg; sprinkle evenly over dough. Roll dough into a log starting from one long edge, seal edges gently, then slice into 8-10 scones.
Bake and glaze: Place scones on parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15-18 minutes until golden. Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for glaze. After scones cool 5 minutes, drizzle glaze over them.

Notes

Keep butter cold to ensure flaky texture. Do not overmix dough to avoid toughness. Seal rolled dough edges well to prevent cinnamon sugar leakage. Drizzle glaze while scones are warm but not hot. Store leftovers in airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in oven to maintain texture.

Prep Time: 23 minutes
Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 scone
Calories: 250
Sugar: 12
Sodium: 210
Fat: 10
Saturated Fat: 6
Carbohydrates: 35
Fiber: 1
Protein: 3

Keywords: cinnamon bun scones, fall breakfast, easy scones, cinnamon swirl, glazed scones, cozy morning treat