Snickerdoodle Scones - Everyday Annie

Baked goods for breakfast are one thing I never seem to tire of, and I’m always looking for new variations to try. It seems so many versions contain either fruit or some sort of chips mixed in and while I certainly enjoy those as well, I was very excited to try these because they seemed a bit out of the ordinary. Not only that, but they are like a giant snickerdoodle cookie that I can eat for breakfast because it’s called a scone – sign me up! They bake up with a really nice tender texture, and the cinnamon sugar topping makes them warm and comforting somehow. One of these combined with a small plate of fresh fruit was a great way to start out the day. Ben actually declared them, “The best scones you have ever made.” Once I reminded him of some past favorites, he wavered – but still, they were a hit. These would surely be a welcome addition at any holiday brunches you might host or attend (and that time is rapidly approaching – yay!)

Can’t get enough scones? Try these other favorites:
Cranberry Scones
Cheddar Dill Scones
Chocolate Chip Scones
Pumpkin Scones
Strawberry Yogurt Scones

Yield 6-8 scones

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cream of tartar
¼ tsp. salt
6 tbsp. sugar
6 tbsp. cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
½ cup whole milk or heavy cream
1½ tsp. vanilla extract

For the topping:
¼ cup sugar
1½ tsp. ground cinnamon

Directions

01
Preheat the oven to 400° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. In a large mixing bowl combine the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt and sugar; stir together with a fork. Add the cold butter to the flour mixture and cut the butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or two knives, until the mixture is crumbly and the largest butter pieces are the size of peas.
02
Combine the milk and vanilla in a measuring cup. Pour the liquid over the dry ingredients and stir together with a fork just until the mixture forms a cohesive dough. If necessary, knead the mixture just a few times by hand to bring the dough together. Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet and form a large round disc about 8-9 inches in diameter. In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar and cinnamon for the topping. Sprinkle generously over the top of the dough round (you will not need to use all of the topping.)
03
Bake for about 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool on the pan, then slice into 6-8 wedges for serving.

Source

adapted from Baking Bites