CINNAMON CHIP SCONES..

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/16 teaspoon salt {pinch}
1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups cinnamon baking chips

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Combine flour and the next seven ingredients {flour through salt}.

3. With a pastry blender, cut butter into flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Combine milk, egg and vanilla. With a wooden spoon, mix into flour mixture. Stir in cinnamon chips.
5. Scoop out batter using a 1/4-cup measure and place onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake 12 to 15 minutes, until light golden brown. Let cool before storing and serving.
Makes: 18

Nutritional Facts per serving:
239 calories, 11 grams fat, 26 milligrams cholesterol, 4 grams protein, 30 grams carbohydrates, 1 gram fiber, 161 milligrams sodium.