Paper bakery boxes lined with creatively cut tissue paper give these coffeehouse favorites a casual look. Dress up a box with polka-dot ribbon and a trio of fresh cinnamon sticks tied within a bow.
—BONNIE BUCKLEY KANSAS CITY, MO
PREP: 25 MIN. • BAKE: 15 MIN. • MAKES: 1 DOZEN
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
1/2 cup cold butter
2/3 cup cinnamon baking chips
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream, divided
1 egg
1 tablespoon coarse sugar
1. Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in baking chips. Whisk 1 cup cream and egg; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened.
2. Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead 10 times. Pat into a 9-in. circle. Cut into 12 wedges. Separate wedges and place on a greased baking sheet. Brush with remaining cream. Combine coarse sugar and remaining cinnamon; sprinkle over the tops.
3. Bake 14-16 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.