Simple Recipes for Tender, Buttery Scones

Fig and Pecan Scones
Fig and Pecan Scones. Photo: Carson Downing

Try our sweet or savory scone recipes and enjoy the distinctive crumbly, tender texture of these treats. Top with jam, cheese, cream, honey—or just bite into them fresh from the oven.

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Fig and Pecan Scones

Fig and Pecan Scones
Fig and Pecan Scones. Carson Downing

Any dried fig variety (black, Mission or golden California figs) works in this recipe. Cutting scones into wedges is faster than rounds and means no wasted dough scraps.

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Blackberry Lemon Scones

basket of Blackberry Lemon Scones
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These scones are a signature item in the cafe on Elderslie Farm in Kechi, Kansas. Use a silicone spatula to gently stir in the berries so they stay intact and don't stain the dough purple.

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Bacon-Cheddar-Chive Scones

Bacon-Cheddar-Chive Scones

Melted cheese oozes out of these tender, flaky scones flecked with chives and bacon bits. Cheryl Christiansen of McPherson won best in quick breads with this scone at the Kansas State Fair.

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Pick-a-Flavor Scones

Pick-a-Flavor Scones

Choose the base recipe for Sour Cream Scones, or try a flavor variation. Then adapt the recipe to your schedule. Imagine having ready-to-bake scones in the freezer. Pull out a few for brunch with friends, or just one for a solo Sunday afternoon treat.

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Honey Cream Scones

Honey Cream Scones

Fresh thyme and finely shredded lemon or lime peel add delicate flavors to these soft scones. Serve warm, and drizzle with a little extra honey if you like.

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Anita's Cranberry Scones

Anita's Cranberry Scones

Coarsely chopped cranberries spread the sweet-tart flavor throughout this tender scone, a winner at the Warrens Cranberry Festival recipe competition. A sweet almond frosting complements the berries.

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Apple Scones with Spiced Maple Butter

Apple Scones with Spiced Maple Butter

They're light, buttery and fall artwork on your plate. We almost hate to cover up the baked-on apple slice with the whipped maple butter. Almost.

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Peanut Butter Breakfast Scones

Peanut Butter Breakfast Scones

These energy-boosting scones pack a healthy amount of fiber and protein.

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Cheddar-Basil Mini Scones

Cheddar-Basil Mini Scones

These savory scones—perfect for a summer party—taste best warm, but you can make them in advance. Just wrap them in foil and freeze them for up to a month. To reheat, place the wrapped, frozen scones in a 350 degree oven for about 25 minutes.

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Gingerbread Scones

Gingerbread Scones

Ginger and molasses unite in our spicy breakfast scone. Ground ginger and crystallized ginger give a double dose of the popular seasoning.

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Ham-and-Cheddar Scones

Ham-and-Cheddar Scones

Cheddar cheese, ham, dill and Dijon mustard flavor these hearty scones.

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