RICH CINNAMON-CHIP SCONES

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Paper bakery boxes lined with creatively cut tissue paper give these coffeehouse favorites a casual look. Dress up a box with polka-dot ribbon and a trio of fresh cinnamon sticks tied within a bow--their aroma is a clue to the treasures inside. -Bonnie Buckley, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
1/2 cup cold butter
2/3 cup cinnamon baking chips
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream, divided
1 egg
1 tablespoon coarse sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in baking chips. Whisk 1 cup cream and egg; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened., Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead 10 times. Pat into a 9-in. circle. Cut into 12 wedges. Separate wedges and place on a greased baking sheet. Brush with remaining cream. Combine coarse sugar and remaining cinnamon; sprinkle over tops., Bake 14-16 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 199mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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