Maple Glazed Cinnamon Scones
These soft and fluffy cinnamon scones are topped with a thick, rich maple glaze. These are just perfect for a chilly morning!
Ingredients
- 3 1/4 cups flour (plus more for dusting)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups cold heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon maple extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Directions
- 1
To make the scones, preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2
Add the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt to a large mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
- 3
Pour in the heavy cream and vanilla and stir with a wooden spoon until just combined.
- 4
Place dough on a floured work surface and use your hands to separate dough into two evenly sized balls.
- 5
Pat each ball into a circle about 8 inches across and 1 inch thick. Use a pizza cutter or knife to cut each circle of dough into 8 triangles.
- 6
Place triangles on baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until light and fluffy and golden brown. Do not overbake.
- 7
While scones are cooling, prepare the glaze. Add brown sugar, butter, and milk to a small sauce pan over low heat and whisk until butter has melted. Heat for 5 minutes, whisking occasionally, to warm milk.
- 8
Remove from the heat and whisk in maple syrup and maple extract.
- 9
Gradually stir in powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, until the glaze is smooth and thick.
- 10
Dip the tops of each scone in the glaze and let set.