Glazed Cinnamon Scones with Maple Syrup Frosting Recipe
These Glazed Cinnamon Scones are tender, buttery, and lightly spiced with cinnamon, finished with a sweet maple syrup glaze for the perfect breakfast treat or afternoon snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 56 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 pinch salt*
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter (cold)
- 2 eggs (cold)
- 1/2 cup half and half cream (cold)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (lightly packed)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered / icing sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 tablespoon cream half and half
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet. Pre-heat oven to 375F (190C). Line 1-2 cookies sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare wet mixture. In a medium bowl beat eggs, then beat in cream, brown sugar and vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients and cut in butter. In a large bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Then cut in butter until you have a crumb mixture. Make a well in the centre and add the beaten egg mixture, stir just until combined.
- Shape and bake the scones. Turn onto a floured flat surface and knead gently into an 8 inch circle. Place on prepared cookie sheet and cut into 8-10 triangles, separate the scones, so they aren’t touching. Brush with a little milk, sprinkle with sugar and bake for approximately 14-16 minutes. Let cool completely before frosting.
- Prepare the maple syrup glaze.
- Combine glaze ingredients. In a small bowl combine powdered sugar, vanilla and maple syrup if it is too thick add ½ tablespoon of half and half, mix until smooth.
Notes
- *Regarding the pinch of salt: use to enhance flavor as desired.
- Let scones cool completely before frosting to ensure glaze sets well.