Perfectly tender and flaky Oatmeal Scones are easy to make with wholesome ingredients. Loaded with rolled oats and finished with cinnamon sugar on top, they’re the best treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea!

I’m all about muffins and pancakes for breakfast, but there’s something extra special about homemade scones. They’re flaky, buttery, and oh-so-delicious, especially when served with jam or clotted cream!

A fresh batch of these Oatmeal Scones is how I treat myself on gloomy days or whenever I need a pick-me-up. Just like my blueberry scones and maple bacon scones, they’re a beginner-friendly breakfast treat made with everyday baking staples in about 30 minutes. What sets them apart, however, is the hearty oats and warm cinnamon in the dough and the sweet cinnamon sugar on top.

You can prepare the dough the night before, then bake the next day and serve alongside a horchata latte. Picture a warm and cozy oatmeal scone paired with a steaming cup of coffee or tea in the morning. It’s the perfect way to start the day!

Recipe features

• The coziest breakfast treat packed with wholesome rolled oats and warm cinnamon.
• Both the scone dough and cinnamon sugar topping are easy to make, so you can have freshly baked scones in just 30 minutes!
• Enjoy them with a warm cup of coffee or tea for a truly decadent experience.

Ingredients 

All-purpose flour – This is my go-to flour for making scones because it lends a nice and crumbly texture. If you prefer a lighter texture, use pastry flour instead. 

Sugar – Sweeten the scones with granulated white sugar or cane sugar.

Cinnamon – I used ground cinnamon in the scone dough and the cinnamon sugar topping for warm and comforting bites throughout. Feel free to add a pinch of nutmeg as well for an extra cozy pastry!

Rolled oats – The star ingredient in these oatmeal scones! Use rolled oats or old-fashioned rolled oats. Quick oats don’t work as well, and steel-cut oats are too hearty for this recipe.

Butter – Cold, unsalted butter is key to delightfully flaky oatmeal scones. You’ll also need melted butter to brush over the scones before baking. 

Cinnamon sugar topping – A little melted butter, white sugar, and cinnamon added on top of the scones gives them a glistening golden crust and warm, sweet flavors.

Instructions

Step 1: Mix the dry ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together. Add the oats and stir again. 

Step 2: Cut in the butter. Use a pastry cutter, a fork, or your hands to incorporate the cold butter into the dry ingredients until the consistency resembles small pebbles.

Step 3: Add the wet ingredients. Whisk the egg, milk, and vanilla in a medium bowl. Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and mix until combined (the dough will be slightly sticky). 

Step 4: Form into scones. Transfer the dough to a floured baking mat. Shape the dough into a circle, then use a knife to make 4 cuts, creating 8 scones. Transfer the scones to a parchment-lined baking sheet. 

Step 5: Add the topping. Mix the sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl. Brush the scones with the melted butter, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar on top.

Step 6: Bake, cool, and serve. Bake the scones, then set them aside to cool before serving. Enjoy!

Tips and FAQs

• Avoid overmixing the scone dough. It’s very delicate, so it’s important to handle the dough with a light, gentle touch.
• Roll the dough to an even ½-inch thickness to achieve the perfect balance of flakiness and tenderness.
• Use a sharp knife or biscuit cutter for the cleanest, most straight cuts.
• Let the oatmeal scones cool on a wire rack for about 10 minutes after baking to prevent them from becoming soggy on the bottom.

Variations

• Mix-in ideas – Feel free to fold dried cranberries, dates, raisins (oatmeal raisin scones would be great), chopped pecans, almonds, or chocolate chips into the batter before shaping and baking.
• Decorative finishes – Feeling fancy? Elevate your cinnamon oat scones with a drizzle of maple glaze, vanilla glaze, melted chocolate, caramel sauce, or Nutella instead of cinnamon sugar.
• Pair with spreads – The best way to enjoy an oatmeal scone is to slice it in half and spread the inside with your favorite fruity jam, orange marmalade, tangy lemon curd, creamy peanut butter, or clotted cream.

Are these like Scottish oat scones?

They’re very similar! Both oatmeal scones and Scottish oat scones use oats as a primary ingredient. The main difference is that Scottish oat scones use coarser and larger Scottish oats rather than rolled oats, which lend a distinct texture and flavor to the scones.

Can I make oatmeal scones ahead of time?

Absolutely! You can prepare the dough, cover it in plastic, and store it in the refrigerator overnight. You can also shape and cut the scone dough as normal, place the scones on a baking sheet, cover them with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight. This makes it even easier to add the cinnamon sugar and bake the next day.

Storage

Room temperature: Keep the baked and cooled oatmeal scones in an airtight container and store them at room temperature for up to 2 days. Before serving, gently warm them in the microwave or oven.

Freezer: Wrap the scones individually in plastic wrap or foil, then place them in a freezer-safe bag or container. Freeze for up to 3 months. When it’s time to eat, thaw the scones at room temperature or reheat them in the oven until warmed through.

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