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Home » Breakfast » Scones » Sweet Potato Scones with Brown Sugar Glaze

Sweet Potato Scones with Brown Sugar Glaze

Feb 2, 2016 · By Jen Sobjack · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases

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Delicious Sweet Potato Scone with Brown Sugar Glaze are the best scones you’ll ever try! They’re light and fluffy sweet potato scones topped with brown sugar glaze. Loaded with cinnamon and brown sugar, these scones will have you coming back for seconds.

Overhead view of sweet potato scones topped with brown sugar glaze on a wire cooling rack.

Sweet Potato Scones with Brown Sugar Glaze

This recipe is adapted from these vanilla cardamom scones. The one and only scone base you will ever need!

Smashed sweet potato, butter, and buttermilk give the scones a moist, tender interior with a crunchy exterior.

Brown sugar glaze top the scones making them a delectable treat!

Angled view of sweet potato scones topped with brown sugar glaze on white parchment paper.

Everyone has been on a “healthy” kick. That seems to be what January is all about. Eating healthier, lighter, and making smart food decisions.

Well, guess what? January is over! It’s time to start putting some meat back on your bones and these scones are a great place to start.

I have an avid sweet tooth when it comes to breakfast. Because of this, I usually just stick to a banana and yogurt. Both are sweet and good for you.

But lately, I’ve been on a scone kick. You may remember a couple weeks back when I mentioned that I’ve found my one and only scone recipe. I can’t seem to stop making scones now.

I want to use the base for all sorts of flavors!!

I’ve made honey citrus sweet potato scones before but they were nothing like today’s recipe. Today’s scones are light and fluffy. Soft and tender on the inside with a nice biscuit-like crunch on the outside. And so, so good.

Sweet potato scones topped with brown sugar glaze on a black wire cooling rack.

The brown sugar glaze gives the scones an added sweetness. It’s like eating a baked sweet potato topped with butter and brown sugar. One of my favorite restaurant treats!

Remember to handle the dough as little as possible and don’t overmix. You want it to be lumpy.

You are going to love the intense sweet potato flavor in these buttery-soft scones.

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Sweet Potato Scones with Brown Sugar Glaze

Sweet Potato Scones with Brown Sugar Glaze

Yield: 8 scones
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Light and fluffy sweet potato scones topped with brown sugar glaze. The most delicious sweet potato scone you will ever try! Loaded with cinnamon and brown sugar, these scones will have you coming back for seconds.

Ingredients

For the scones

  • 2 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cups packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup cooked mashed sweet potato
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream

For the glaze

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Adjust the rack to the middle position. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir with a whisk to combine. Using a pastry cutter, fork, or two knives, blend the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles pea-sized crumbs. In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk the buttermilk, sweet potato, and vanilla together, then add it to the flour mixture. Stir just until the dough comes together, taking care no to over mix.
  3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead it gently about 5 times. Shape the dough into a 7-inch round disk. Cut the dough into 8 equal sized wedges. Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with cream.
  4. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer the scones to a wire rack to cool slightly and top with glaze.

Make the Glaze

  1. Combine the butter brown sugar and cream in small saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring often, until the sugar melts and the mixture becomes smooth. Pour the mixture over the powdered sugar in a medium mixing bowl and whisk until smooth. Allow to cool before topping the scones.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 363
Nutritional values are automatically calculated by Nutritionix and should be used as a general guide only. For accurate values, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients you used for the recipe.
© Jen Sobjack
Cuisine: American / Category: Scones

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  1. Yisandoval says

    November 19, 2017 at 8:34 am

    I made this yesterday, perfect for the weather (cold and rainy outside) my family really like the scones. They were really tasty, crunchy texture on the outside and soft within. This recipe is a keeper. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
  2. Audra says

    May 11, 2017 at 9:28 pm

    Ok so I just pinned this recipe and when I saw that it was yours, I looked at my husband and was like “oh, I know these will be good!” We LOVE the vanilla cardamom scones so I’m looking forward to making these tomorrow!
    Introverts unite…to the kitchen! 😄

    Reply
    • Jen Sobjack says

      May 12, 2017 at 1:07 pm

      Wonderful! I do hope you enjoy the scones.

      Reply
  3. Jeanne says

    March 24, 2017 at 2:13 pm

    The rule at my home is that you have to bake when it snows! So today I made the sweet potato scones to take snowmobiling tomorrow.They are OMG delicious and my kitchen smells so good. I am scraping the dripped glaze from the parchment paper with my finger and eating every last drop. Thank you for this recipe. I will use it for the next bake sale I do at the Senior Center line dancing class.

    Reply
  4. Erin @ Thanks for Cookin'! says

    February 08, 2016 at 10:21 pm

    I’ve made sweet potato biscuits before that were good so I can only imagine how great a SWEET sweet potato baked good would be! Love that glaze, too!

    Reply
    • Jen Sobjack says

      February 09, 2016 at 9:15 am

      I hope you get a chance to try the scones. You will love them!

      Reply
  5. Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says

    February 04, 2016 at 7:45 am

    I can’t resist a good scone! I wish I had one now to go with my coffee!

    Reply
  6. Kelly says

    February 03, 2016 at 9:45 pm

    I have such a soft spot for scones and LOVE that you added sweet potatoes! They look perfect, Jen!

    Reply
  7. Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says

    February 03, 2016 at 12:58 pm

    Yes please! I’m obsessed with sweet potatoes and I can’t wait to give these scones a try.

    Reply
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