Cinnamon Scones and My Mug Obsession

If you love scones and you love the flavors of fall, these cinnamon scones must be on your fall favorites list.  Today  These Cinnamon Scones are the perfect way to start your day with a hot mug of your favorite start-the-day beverage.

The Yummiest Cinnamon Scones

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Cinnamon Scone with Cinnamon Icing

Last weekend I had breakfast at a new-to-me local breakfast place.  It is a cute little place with the yummiest breakfast, but the thing that blew me away was their coffee mugs.  I fell in love with those mugs the minute they were placed on our table.  I loved the matte black color on the outside and the bright colors on the inside.  I loved the shape.  I had to have those mugs.  I immediately started my online search.  Good news!  I found them.

My New Favorite Mug

My mug obsession started years ago with a hand-made pottery mug that I had received as a wedding shower gift.  I loved that mug.  I'd had that mug for about twenty years until it tragically broke.  I was heartbroken and I'm not exaggerating.  It was the mug that held my coffee after the long nights when my boys were babies.  It was the mug that held my tea on those days when I wasn't feeling well. Holding that mug gave me comfort and made me ready to start my day.

I searched and searched for a replacement.  The shape was always wrong.  The size was always wrong. The weight was always wrong. Hubby found me a close replica for a birthday gift a few years ago, but that replacement mug never felt quite the same in my hands.  Something was off.  So, the search continued for the perfect mug.

I have several mugs that are acceptable stand-ins, but none that I adore.  The minute I held this new mug in my hand it felt just right.  I ordered the six-pack of these mugs with an assortment of interior colors.  That way I can use whichever color suits me on any given day.  Having six mugs means I have many spares in case any of the mugs break. These new mugs are nothing at all like the mug that started my obsession, but they feel right in my hands and are a cheerful way to start the day.

Coffee and a Cinnamon Scone

Another cheerful way to start the day is with these cinnamon scones.  Cinnamon has always been one of my favorite spices.  

I use cinnamon every chance I get.  I even sprinkle cinnamon in my coffee every morning.  I don't remember when or where I heard it but supposedly cinnamon helps to reduce the dastardly inflammation that is the cause of so much that ails us. Since I love cinnamon it doesn't bother me one bit to eat as much of it as I can.

That is why I chose cinnamon scones as the perfect treat to pair with my new mugs.  This recipe makes a tender scone with a nice crunch on the outside.  You'll love the light texture and the big cinnamon flavor.  Make these scones when you have time to sit and enjoy them with your favorite hot beverage, in your favorite mug.

Cinnamon Scones

Printable Recipe

Makes 12

Freshly Baked Cinnamon Scones

• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup cinnamon chips
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt 
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup cold, unsalted butter, cut into small chunks
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

The Icing

• 1 cups confectioner's sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• milk to get the consistency you want, 2-4 Tablespoons

Directions

Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together in the bowl of your electric mixer.  Add the butter and mix to combine.  The mixture will be unevenly crumbly and that is good.

The Crumbly Flour and Butter Mixture

Add the cinnamon chips and stir to combine. Add the lightly beaten eggs, cream, and vanilla into the flour mixture and stir until the mixture comes together.  Don't overdo it.  You just want the mixture to hold together.

The Cinnamon Scone Dough Comes Together

Prepare a well-floured space on your countertop.  I used my silicone baking mat dusted with flour.  You are going to measure the size of your dough, so you'll want an area that is at least 18 inches long.  

Scrape the dough onto the well-floured surface. Gently roll and pat the dough into a 3-inch by 18-inch rectangle.  It will be 3/4 to one inch thick.

A 3x18-Inch Dough Rectangle

Cut the rectangle into six equal squares, each 3x3 inches.

Make 3 Inch Squares

Diagonally cut each square in half and place it on a parchment paper or silicone baking mat-lined baking sheet.  

Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 30 minutes. This will ensure your scones rise well and are light and tender. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F.

After thirty minutes bake as many scones as you like. Wrap the remaining scones individually in plastic and bag for the freezer.  That way you can have fresh scones whenever the spirit hits.  

Bake the scones for 15-20 minutes, or until they are puffed and brown.  Remove the pan from the oven and allow the scones to cool.

Icing the Cinnamon Scones

While the scones are cooling mix the icing.  Mixed together 1 cup of confectioner's sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla, and 2-4 tablespoons of milk.  You want the icing to run easily from the spoon. Transfer the icing to a small plastic bag.  Snip the corner to pipe the icing over the scones.

Serve immediately.  Warm is best...and oh, so delicious.

Essential Kitchen Tools

Silicone Baking Mats
Cinnamon Chips
Stand Mixer

Enjoy!