Buttery, flaky and oh-so-decadent. There’s a reason scores are a perennial coffeehouse fave.
But if you’ve never tried making them at home, you’re missing out. While baking scones might seem intimidating, they’re surprisingly simple to make, needing just 15 minutes of prep before they’re ready for the oven.
So take this as a sign to make your own scones at home. Here are 7 easy scone recipes to get you started, plus some flavored butter recipes to upgrade your experience.
Vanilla Chocolate Chip Scones
You can’t go wrong with chocolate chip anything, and these scones are sure to become your new favorite snack. They’ve got all the classic flavors you love, including comforting chocolate — use dark chocolate chips for a little extra cocoa — and creamy vanilla, thanks to McCormick All Natural Pure Vanilla Extract.
Pecan Raisin Scones
These raisin-studded scones are the ideal all-purpose scone recipe. They’re deliciously rich, with some satisfying crunch from the pecans, but stop short of being too sweet. They’re also warm and comforting, thanks to a dash of McCormick Pumpkin Pie Spice, a warming blend of ground cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and allspice.
Cranberry Walnut Scones
Can’t get enough pumpkin spice? Serve these cranberry walnut scones all autumn long. The warming pumpkin pie spice plays perfectly off sweet-tart dried cranberries, while walnuts add richness and crunch. These scones taste amazing on their own, or try topping them with Vanilla Glaze for a sweeter treat.
Orange and Sage Scones
If you’re looking for an unexpected and sophisticated take on scones, give this orange and sage version a try. It’s a study in contrasts: zippy orange peel adds brightness to each bite, while sage grounds the scones with unexpected earthiness. The result is a little sweet, a little savory, and ideal for the cool-weather months.
Chocolate Cinnamon Scones
Is there anything cozier than chocolate and cinnamon? These scones are ideal for a cozy afternoon tea or cuddling up with a book. They feature a double dose of chocolate, with chopped chocolate throughout the scone and a chocolate drizzle on top. If you’re craving an even sweeter treat, serve these topped with chocolate hazelnut spread.
Anise Orange Scones
Meet your new favorite holiday scone recipe! With festive orange and anise, these work equally well on the holiday table or as a crowd-pleasing snack. Anise’s licorice-like flavor complements the citrus from the orange, while creamy McCormick All Natural Pure Vanilla Extract brings all the flavors together.
Valentine Chocolate Chip Scones
Homemade scones don’t get any cuter than this. This playful recipe comes from tinting classic chocolate chip scones pink for a photogenic treat. They’re fluffy, crumbly, chocolatey and creamy — ideal for Galentine’s day brunch, breakfast in bed, and everything in between.
Upgrade your scones with flavored butter
Homemade scones already taste amazing. But if you want to take them to the next level, try serving them with homemade flavored butter, too.
Orange Honey Butter
Citrusy and sweet, this easy 3-ingredient butter gets its flavor from McCormick Pure Orange Extract. Serve it with anise orange or orange sage scones to double down on the orange notes, or try it with chocolate cinnamon scones for a chocolate-orange treat.
Cinnamon Honey Butter
Who knew cinnamon, honey and butter could make something so magical? This spiced-and-sweet butter tastes amazing on absolutely anything, including any of the scone recipes featured here. Use it to add depth to chocolate chip scones, or to make raisin and pecan scones even more warm and cozy.
Cinnamon Sugar Vanilla Butter
If you’re looking for an even creamier take on cinnamon-infused butter, give this cinnamon sugar vanilla butter a try. A dash of McCormick Cinnamon Sugar adds cozy flavor along with just the right amount of sweetness, while McCormick All Natural Pure Vanilla Extract adds rich flavor.
Prefer Muffins?
Here are some of our favorite muffin recipes that will complete your coffeehouse bakery at home:
