Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Scones {recipe video} (2025)

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posted by Cyndion May 11, 2016 (updated Aug 29, 2019) 22 comments »

Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Scones are the perfect breakfast, dessert or snack. Flakey and chocolatey,these scones are delicious anytime of the day!

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Sconesare used to be a new thing to me back in 2014. I never wanted to trythem before because they always looked a little dry to me. Needless to say I was wrong. I’m not sure why I was so hesitant, but I’m glad I finally got the nerve to try some.

I was at Starbucks and their scones looked so good. I knew I needed to take the plunge and try/buy one. I think it was the pumpkin or the blueberry scone. I’m not sure now, but I remember that I loved it. I ate the whole darn thing. Now I’m obsessed with any and all scones.

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See, this is the thing with me. I’ll say I don’t like something over and over again. Then I finally get the nerve to try it and a-ha I love it. Once I figure out I like it, I then become obsessed with it. I’ll eat it over and over and over, until I’m sick of it and don’t want them again. Then I move onto something else. It’s a vicious cycle. Are you like that?

Since I went crazy for Starbucks scones, I knewI needed to come up with a scone recipe that was just as good, if not better. TheseCinnamon Chocolate Chip Scones are it.

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I’ve made these scones so many times that I’ve actually lost count now. The family loves them! I decided to make these scones for my mother in law and her friend one weekend they were visiting. My mother in law dove right in and enjoy every bite, but her friend nicely told me that she didn’t like chocolate chips. I told her that I was sorry I didn’t make another recipeand left the room for a few minutes. When I returned I saw that she chomping down on the scones. Being a good daughter in law just giggled and winked at my mother in law.

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These scones are packed with chocolate chips and topped with a cinnamon glaze that’ll make them the most delicious scones e-v-e-r! They’re moist, crumbly and irresistible. Give them a try.

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Photos and post updated on 5/10/16. Original post 10/9/14

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Prep Time: 15 minutes mins

Cook Time: 17 minutes mins

Total Time: 32 minutes mins

Servings: 8 scones

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Ingredients

Scones:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, cold and cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cups mini or regular chocolate chips

Cinnamon Glaze:

  • 1 cup powered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tablespoon milk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 F degrees. Line a baking sheet with a silpat or parchment paper.

  • In a large bowl, combine the four, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder and salt. Whisk together.

  • Add cold butter. Using a pastry cutter or two forks, cut butter into flour mixture, until butter is broken up into small pieces the size of large peas. The mixture should look sandy.

  • In a small bowl combine vanilla extract and milk. Pour mixture into dry ingredients.

  • Combine until the dough starts to come together and pull away from sides of bowl. Add in chocolate chips, stir until combined.

  • Pat dough into a large disc about 3/4 inch thick on a lightly floured surface. Cut disc into 8 wedges. Place wedges on prepared baking sheet.

  • Bake for 15-17 minutes, until the scones are lightly browned. Transfer scones to a wire rack to cool.

  • Once the scones are cooled make the glaze: In a small bowl, add powered sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon milk. Mix until glaze becomes a smooth, pourable consistency. Add additional milk a teaspoon at a time to thin glaze as needed.

  • Drizzle glaze over cooled scones. Allow glaze to set before serving.

  • Enjoy!

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originally published on May 11, 2016 (last updated Aug 29, 2019)

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  1. Jessica @ Sprinkle Some SugarReply

    These look delicious! Cinnamon glaze = YUM! Pinned!

    • CyndiReply

      Thank you Jessica! 🙂

  2. ErinReply

    I think milk is missing from the list of scones ingredients!

    • CyndiReply

      Thank you Erin for letting me know. I updated it. Sorry for any confusion. 🙂

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  4. olivierReply

    This recipe was awesome! A lot of people told me that scones were dry and unappetising, but I just made some with your recipe, and they were SO GOOD! Tender, moist, with just enough cinnamon! Love it 🙂

    • CyndiReply

      Thank you Olivier! So happy you liked them. 🙂

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  6. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N SpiceReply

    Scones are one of my favorites, too! I’m very picky about them though…they have to be just the right texture, not too dry or crumly! This version looks perfect, Cyndi! I wish I had one (or three) to go along with my morning cup of coffee!

  7. Justine | Cooking and BeerReply

    You can’t go wrong with a good scone recipe! Love the cinnamon in these!

  8. Kimberly @ The Daring GourmetReply

    Yum, what a great flavor combo, these scones sound scrumptious!

  9. Katerina @ DiethoodReply

    Craving these right now!!

  10. DeeReply

    These look absolutely delicious — love all of the chocolate chips!

  11. Medha @ Whisk & ShoutReply

    I had cinnamon chip cookies for the first time recently and they were incredible! Cinnamon pairs so well with coffee or tea, and that’s exactly what scones are made to do 🙂 Love it!

  12. Becky Hardin | The Cookie RookieReply

    Great scone recipe!!!

  13. Ashlyn @ Belle of the KitchenReply

    I could get myself into major trouble with these! If I had a cup of coffee and a plate of these scones, my day would be made!

  14. Ashley | The Recipe RebelReply

    Haha! I’ve always been the same way, scared to make them because whenever I got them in a coffee shop they were dry! But these look amazing and I LOVE the cinnamon and chocolate combo!

  15. DanielleReply

    Hi! Thank you SO much for this recipe! I love scones and this was such a simple and AMAZING recipe to use! Thank you! They taste so good!

    • CyndiReply

      Hi Danielle! Your comment made my day! Thank you for taking the time to come back and let me know that you liked the scones. These happen to be my all time favorite scones too! Hope you had a great weekend! 🙂

  16. Becca ScottReply

    These scones are PHENOMENAL!! i Baked these as a “get well soon” treat for my grandmother and we all devoured them in one sitting! Thank you for this recipe, will definitely make again!

  17. AprilReply

    Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Scones {recipe video} (10)
    These are SO good – they did not last long at my house – so I’m going to make some more!

  18. AprilReply

    These are SO good! They were gone the day I made them!

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What is the trick in making good scones? ›

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Why do you rest scones before baking? ›

The resting of the dough helps to relax the dough so everything remains tender, if you kneaded the dough and baked the scones immediately the insides would be great but the outsides would be tough and chewy.

Why aren t my scones light and fluffy? ›

Avoid using a food processor to mix scones: A food processor will work, but it often overworks the scone dough. We recommend using your hands until the mixture comes together. Overworking the dough will lead to scones that are tough and chewy, rather than light and flaky.

Is baking soda or baking powder better for scones? ›

You can use baking soda if you've added an acidic ingredient to the dough (e.g. buttermilk, vinegar, lemon juice). Use baking powder if you have not added anything acidic.

What not to do when making scones? ›

Just a reminder: Don't overwork the dough or the scones will turn out rubbery – or worse, bullety and hard. Cut out your scones cleanly. Twisting the cutter can impair the rise. If you use a fluted cutter, you can't twist it.

Which flour is best for scones? ›

The secret is using cake flour instead of all-purpose flour. It's lower in protein and makes for ultra-tender scones.

How to get scones to rise higher? ›

To ensure taller scones, start with a thicker dough disc and place the scones on a tray with sides, allowing them to slightly touch one another. This arrangement encourages the scones to push against the pan and each other, promoting height.

What are the differences between American style scones and British style scones? ›

American scones use much more butter than British scones, and they usually have quite a bit more sugar. The extra butter is what makes them so much denser. This is not really a good or bad thing, as British scones pile on plenty of sugar (in the form of preserves/jam) and butter or clotted cream as toppings.

How thick should scones be before baking? ›

It is far better that the scone mixture is on the wet side, sticking to your fingers, as the scones will rise better. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and flatten it out with your hand, or use a rolling pin, to a thickness of 1-2 cm (1/2 – ¾ inch).

Why is clotted cream illegal? ›

Its exclusivity extends beyond England, however, as clotted cream is technically illegal in America. Why? True clotted cream is made with unpasteurized milk, and the FDA officially banned the distribution of any milk or milk products that haven't been pasteurized in America in 1987.

Why do you put eggs in scones? ›

Scones can be made either with self-raising flour or with plain flour and baking powder. Sweet scones and cheese scones have an egg added to enrich them. Both will rise but whatever scone you make its important that they are handled lightly and not rolled too thinly.

What do British people call scones? ›

A Biscuit (U.S.) Is a Scone (U.K.)

A British biscuit is not remotely similar to the fluffy and filling American biscuits made famous in Southern American cuisine. The closest British equivalent to those buttery miracles is a scone, which ain't too bad either.

Can I use cream of tartar instead of baking powder in scones? ›

In fact, our Fruit Scone Recipe simply uses a combination of bicarbonate of soda and cream of tartar, as opposed to baking powder.

Should you sift flour for scones? ›

Don't forget to sift!

Be sure to double or even triple sift your flour, as it takes away the clumps in the flour allowing for more air pockets in the scone dough - the result being a fluffier and more crumbly scone.

Why do you rub butter into flour for scones? ›

Why? When cold butter is rubbed into the flour, it creates flaky pockets of flavour (which soft, room temperature butter can't do).

What is the secret to making scones rise? ›

To ensure taller scones, start with a thicker dough disc and place the scones on a tray with sides, allowing them to slightly touch one another. This arrangement encourages the scones to push against the pan and each other, promoting height.

Should flour be sifted when making scones? ›

Don't forget to sift!

Be sure to double or even triple sift your flour, as it takes away the clumps in the flour allowing for more air pockets in the scone dough - the result being a fluffier and more crumbly scone.

Why do my scones spread out and not rise? ›

First, make sure you're using fresh baking powder, one that has been opened less than 6 months ago. Also, if you knead the dough too much, the scones won't rise as tall. Knead gently, and just enough to bring the dough together. Adding more flour also prevents the dough from rising as high, so only dust lightly.

What is the best raising agent for scones and why? ›

As well as the raising agent in the flour, baking powder adds a bit of lift to scones. Baking powder is a convenient choice as it is a ready-mixed leavening agent, generally made of bicarbonate of soda and cream of tartar (usually some cornflour too).

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