Orange Cinnamon Scones

Orange Cinnamon Scones, are tenders scones with a combination of orange and cinnamon. The scones are topped with cinnamon icing for a little more sweetness.

I love baking with citrus any time of the year, but winter is probably when I enjoy baked goods with a citrus flavor the most. These scones have warm spices that really complement the orange flavor that are in these scones.

These scones are great for breakfast or brunch, but I like to serve them as a snack in the afternoon or a sweet end to my dinner. I think that you will agree that they are perfect for any time of the day.

Helpful Tips:

• Start with cold butter. Cut the butter into small pieces or you can grate the butter if you like.
• You will want to cut the orange section into small pieces, about the size of a large blueberry will work.
• Don’t over-mix the dough.
• The scones are best when they are fresh. So try to bake them shortly before they are served.
• Also, if the scones are not being served right away, they can be frozen. Cool completely before freezing them. Make sure to use an airtight container.

Steps for making Orange Cinnamon Scones

Step one

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, or a baking mat, or you can grease the sheet with shortening.

Step two

In a large bowl combine the dry ingredients. Add the butter and work in with a pastry cutter or a fork.

Step three

Lightly beat the egg, added the orange zest, orange pieces, and cream, and mix together

Step four

Form into an 8-inch circle. With a pizza cutter or sharp knife cut into 8 wedges.

Step five

Place on the prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart until golden brown 17 to 19 minutes.

Step six

Once the scones are baked cool completely on a cooling rack. While the scones are cooling make the icing.

Step seven

For the icing combine the powdered sugar, butter, and cinnamon and mix together. Stir in the vanilla and gradually stir in the milk until you have the right consistency. Drizzle over the top of the scones.

Check out these additional scone and muffin recipes:

• Black Rasberry Scones
• Lemon Poppy Seed Scones
• Zucchini Nut Muffins

If you make these orange cinnamon scones, I would love to hear about it! Please leave me a comment and a rating.

Orange Cinnamon Scones

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Orange Cinnamon Scones, are tenders scones with a combination of orange and cinnamon. The scones are topped with cinnamon icing for a little more sweetness.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 17 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 8 scones

Calories 419 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 2 3/4 cups flour
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom
• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
• 1 egg
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup orange sections chopped

Icing

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon butter soften
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 to 3 tablespoons milk

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, and salt, and mix until blended.
• With a pastry cutter or fork cut in the butter until you have a crumbly mixture.
• In another bowl combine the egg, milk, orange zest, and orange sections. Add this to your flour mixture.
• By hand work the dough until it comes together. Form into an 8-inch circle and cut into 8 triangles using a pizza cutter or a sharp knife.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 17 to 19 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Remove from oven and cool on a cooling rack until cooled completely.
• While the scones are cooling mix the icing together. In a small to medium bowl add all the ingredients, except the milk and blend together. Slowly add the milk beating until smooth and the right consistency for drizzling.

Notes

1. As always with scones use butter that is cold, cut into small pieces before adding to the dry ingredients.
2. The orange pieces should be cut into small pieces, about the size of a large blueberry.
3. Bake the scones shortly before they will be served. They are best when they are fresh. 
4. If you like these scones do freeze nicely. Make sure the scones are cooled before freezing.

 

 

Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary with brands of ingredients used.

Keyword orange cinnamon scones, orange scones

This recipe was originally published on March 13, 2013. It has been updated with new content and pictures on January 12, 2023.