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Cinnamon and raisin scones on a copper cooling rack.

Cinnamon Raisin Scones

Course: Breakfast, Homemade Snack
Cuisine: American, English
Keyword: cinnamon raisin scones, Scones
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Total Time: 24 minutes
Servings: 9
Calories: 407kcal
Author: Laureen King
Cinnamon Raisin Scones is the perfect scone recipe.
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Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar plus 1 tablespoon for topping
  • 5 tablespoons butter cold, cut into pieces
  • 3 ounces cream cheese cold
  • ¾ cup golden raisins
  • 1 cup cinnamon chips
  • 1 large egg
  • cup heavy cream plus 1 tablespoon for topping
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400º F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and granulated sugar.
  • Using a pastry blender, cut butter and cream cheese until mixture is course crumbs.
  • In small bowl combine together egg, cream and vanilla extract.
  • Stir raisins and cinnamon chips into the flour and butter mixture.
  • Add cream mixture, stirring until mixture is moistened and just comes together. Do not over mix.
  • Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface and pat into 6 inch square.
  • Cut into 9 even pieces and transfer to prepared baking sheet.
  • Brush with heavy cream and sprinkle generously with sugar.
  • Bake 13-16 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Butter or your favorite preserves and clotted cream.

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Nutrition

Calories: 407kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 309mg | Potassium: 293mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 635IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 1.9mg