Snickerdoodle scones provide all of the best flavors of Snickerdoodle Cookies in a light, flaky, cinnamon-sugar-sprinkled scone.
I’ve never met anyone who doesn’t enjoy a good Snickerdoodle. I’m aware that this doesn’t mean that these people don’t exist, but in my experience Snickerdoodle-haters are like the Clouded Leopards of the baked-goods-indulging world: rare and careful to conceal their presence.
Between the absurdly fun name (I mean, really, Snickerdoodle?) and simple but distinct flavor there’s much to love about these fun, crack-topped cookies and, I think you’ll find, just as much to love about these similarly-formed scones.
Scones have been a favorite of mine to bake (and to eat, of course) since I made my first batch only a few years ago. They were quickly embraced by the household and, if I recall correctly, after the first batch was devoured I was hassled (and acquiesced) to make scones again the next few days to meet the demands of my family.
I no longer live at home and yet one of my sisters still requests scones from me on a regular basis (I finally shared my perfect, easy, fool-proof scone recipe!). Just yesterday she texted me to tell me she took off of work for her birthday–which is over 2 months away– and expects raspberry lemon scones as a gift from me for breakfast. Considering all of the desserts I churn out of my kitchen on a regular basis, it speaks volumes that scones are her number one request.
I have several flavor-variations of scones on my blog, I make them frequently and at this point I believe I could easily make them without any recipe reference as well as with my eyes closed. I love the opportunity to change up the ingredients and flavors, and this variation might just be my favorite one yet.
These snickerdoodle scones are light, soft and have just the right amount of sweetness fitting of a scone rather than a cookie. These are buttery, flaky, soft, light and fluffy, and the flavor is distinct with the tang of cream of tarter and the necessary, rust-colored sprinkling of cinnamon and sugar on top.
As with any scone, these are best if served shortly after baking–just allow them to cool long enough so you don’t burn your tongue on their fluffy innards, if you can help yourself.
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Snickerdoodle Scones
Ingredients
- 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup cold butter 12 Tbsp
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Topping
- 2 Tbsp milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp cinnamon sugar
Instructions
- Line cookie sheet with parchment paper
- In large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar and salt.
- With a pastry cutter, cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs
- In separate, medium-sized bowl, whisk eggs until lightly beaten.
- Whisk in milk, sour cream and vanilla.
- Using a spatula, fold egg/milk mixture into flour mixture until just combined.
- Transfer dough into well-floured surface and gently knead the dough by hand until mixture forms a ball (if dough is too sticky, sprinkle more flour on top and knead in).
- Divide dough until 4 even sized pieces and mold each into 3-4" disk. Place on cookie sheet and transfer to refrigerator while oven preheats.
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Once oven has preheated, remove scone disks from refrigerator. Cut each disk into 4 wedges and arrange on parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
- Brush with milk, sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar and bake 20-25 minutes.
- Allow scones to cool before eating.
Ashley says
It’s been so long since I’ve had a snickerdoodle anything! These scones sound fantastic! Have a great weekend 🙂
Sam says
Thank you, Ashley!
Rachel @ Bakerita says
Mmm I love these!!! Anything with cinnamon gets me excited, and these look so delicious and flaky!
Sam says
Haha, thanks, Rachel! 🙂
Arpita@ The Gastronomic Bong says
I am huge fan of snickerdoodles.. and these snickerdoodles scones is smply an amazing idea.. love it!
Sam says
Thank you, Arpita! 🙂
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
These look so delicious! Love the snickerdoodle flavor! Such a tasty idea!
Sam says
Thank you, Kelly!
GiGi Eats says
If I could, I would certainly eat about 10 of these! ha ha! Talk about FOOD COMAAAA! But only the best!
Sam says
Definitely a worthwhile food coma 😉
Thanks, Gigi!
Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat says
Snickerdoodle scones?! I want like 50 of them right now! They look delicious!
Sam says
Thank you, Shelby!
Lisa | Sweet 2 Eat Baking says
Quoting this: I’ve never met anyone who doesn’t enjoy a good Snickerdoodle. Well, now you have! 😉 In fact, that’s not entirely true – I’ve never tried one! Like most things, Snickerdoodles’ are more of a U.S. thing.
I’m desperate to try one though. They look amazing delicious, and that cracked topping… amazing. At least now I know where to start, and why not dive straight in and skip the cookies straight for these scones! 🙂
Sam says
Haha I’m not counting you if you haven’t tried them yet! If you do get a chance to try them, report back 😉
Cathy says
Yum! I absolutely love scones. I’m always looking for different flavors to incorporate into them, and snickerdoodle is such a good one.
Sam says
Thanks, Cathy!
Annie @ The Garlic Diaries says
Please move to Kansas so you can bake for me every day! These look amazing!!!
Sam says
Only if you cook for me when I get there (like that taco skillet, I mean seriously!)! Thank you, Annie!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
What a great idea for a scone, Sam! Snickerdoodles are my favorite cookies so I love the concept of a scone. Sounds like it makes a great breakfast or dessert!
Sam says
Thank you, Gayle!
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
I love a fresh scone warm from the oven and these Snickerdoodle scones look especially tasty!
Sam says
Thanks, Christin!!
Beeta @ Mon Petit Four says
These scones look so gorgeous, fluffy and soft – simply perfect! It’s no surprise your sister requests scones from you so much; I don’t blame her! I love the idea of doing a snickerdoodle scone, too. Butter and cinnamon are always a good thing! 🙂
Sam says
Thank you, Beeta! 🙂
Kennedy Cole@ KCole's Creative Corner says
These look soooooo delicious! I love anything with cinnamon; I will definitely have to try these sometime!
Sam says
Thanks so much! 🙂
Ana | Espresso My Kitchen says
I’ve never made scones myself, but I sure love them with a nice cup of coffee! YUM. This look great Sam!
Sam says
They’re really not difficult at all! Thanks, Ana!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes) says
OMG these are seriously sooo genius! I love the snickerdoodle flavor!
Sam says
😀 Thank you, Jocelyn!!