Cinnamon Date Scones
Infused with the warm aroma of cinnamon and the natural sweetness of chopped dates, these Cinnamon Date Scones deliver a delightful balance of flavor and texture that’s perfect for breakfast or an afternoon tea treat. Made with simple pantry staples and enriched with heavy cream and cold, cubed butter, these scones bake up tender and flaky with a lightly golden top. The cinnamon adds a cozy spiced note, while the dates provide chewy bursts of sweetness in every bite. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and baked to perfection in under 20, these scones are a fuss-free baked good that tastes anything but ordinary. Serve them warm, topped with butter or your favorite jam, for the ultimate comforting treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 0.75 cups Pitted dates (chopped)
- 0.66 cups Heavy cream (plus extra for brushing)
- 1 unit Large egg
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry blender or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the chopped dates until evenly distributed.
In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract.
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Gently mix with a fork until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a few times to bring it together. Pat the dough into a circle about 1 inch thick.
Using a sharp knife, cut the circle into 8 equal wedges and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet.
Brush the tops of the scones with a small amount of heavy cream for a golden finish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let the scones cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature, with butter or jam if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2803 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 159.6 g | 205% | |
| Saturated Fat | 98.1 g | 490% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 621 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 2673 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 313.8 g | 114% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.3 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 110.6 g | ||
| Protein | 37.6 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 319 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 13.6 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 1270 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
