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Simple Recipes for Tender, Buttery Scones

By Midwest Living editors Updated December 28, 2022
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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

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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.

Related: Looking at Scones From All the Angles

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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
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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

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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

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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.

Related: Sweet on Honey Recipes

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Anita's Cranberry Scones

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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.

Related: Cranberry Recipes to Try This Season

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Apple Scones with Spiced Maple Butter

Apple Scones with Spiced Maple Butter
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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

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

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Cheddar-Basil Mini Scones

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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

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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

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

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