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.
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!
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.
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.
Sweet Potato Scones with Brown Sugar Glaze
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 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cups packed light brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup cooked mashed sweet potato
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
For the glaze
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ¼ cups packed light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- ¼ cup confectioners' sugar
Instructions
Make the scones
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Adjust the rack to the middle position. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- 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 not to over mix.
- 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.
- 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
- Combine the butter brown sugar and cream in a 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: 8Amount Per Serving: Calories: 363
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the values shown are just an estimate.
Bethany says
These sound delicious-- exactly what I was looking for. Thinking of adding some crystallized ginger for a Christmas breakfast treat!
Laura Bagwell says
These were really great! I added some ground ginger, nutmeg, and a little turmeric for more color. Also one egg. Future additions will include pine nuts, pecans, or walnuts. Adding this to my recipe stash! Thanks much!
Yisandoval says
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.
Audra says
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! ?
Jen Sobjack says
Wonderful! I do hope you enjoy the scones.
Jeanne says
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.
Erin @ Thanks for Cookin'! says
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!
Jen Sobjack says
I hope you get a chance to try the scones. You will love them!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
I can't resist a good scone! I wish I had one now to go with my coffee!
Kelly says
I have such a soft spot for scones and LOVE that you added sweet potatoes! They look perfect, Jen!
Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says
Yes please! I'm obsessed with sweet potatoes and I can't wait to give these scones a try.