Blueberry Scones

Blueberry Scones

better than the bakery scones

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 25m
Cook Time: 25m
Total Time: 50m
Temp.: 375 °F
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (17 Reviews)
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Ingredients

Adjust servings:

For blueberry scones:

For topping:

For vanilla icing:

Nutritional Information

311
calories
15.3g
fat
39.9g
carbohydrates
4.4g
protein
64mg
cholesterol
243mg
sodium
Blueberry Scones

Recipe Description

This is my favorite recipe for homemade Blueberry Scones! Bursting with juicy blueberries, buttery with perfect golden crispy edges, and soft, flaky centers, these scones are drizzled with a generous amount of vanilla icing for the perfect bite. So much better than the bakery and so easy to make. 

Start with the dry ingredients. Mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Make sure the butter is cold, then grate it on a box grater into the bowl with the flour mixture. Cut in the butter until the size of peas. Transfer to the refrigerator as you combine the wet ingredients. Whisk together the heavy cream, an egg, and vanilla extract and pour over the flour mixture. Fold in the blueberries. Gently mix until the mixture is mostly moistened. Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured surface and work it gently into a ball. Press the dough into an 8-inch disc. Cut it into 8 wedges. Then transfer the scones to a large baking sheet and bake for 22-25 minutes or until golden brown around the edges and lightly browned on top. As the scones cool, make a vanilla icing by combining confectioners’ sugar, heavy cream, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Drizzle the icing over the scones. Serve warm or at room temperature, and enjoy!

To make the Blueberry Scones, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Blueberry Scones

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Mix dry ingredients

    2 min
    Step 1 - Blueberry Scones

    In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, ½ cup sugar, 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon salt.

  2. 2

    Grate butter

    2 min
    Step 2 - Blueberry Scones

    Using a box grater, grate ½ cup frozen butter into the flour mixture.

  3. 3

    Cut butter into flour mixture

    1 min
    Step 3 - Blueberry Scones

    Using a pastry cutter, two forks, or a knife cut the butter into the flour mixture until the size of peas. Transfer to the refrigerator or freezer as you combine the wet ingredients.

  4. 4

    Combine wet ingredients

    1 min
    Step 4 - Blueberry Scones

    In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup heavy cream, 1 large egg, and 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract.

  5. 5

    Combine wet and dry ingredients

    2 min
    Step 5 - Blueberry Scones

    Drizzle the wet ingredients over the flour mixture and add 1 heaping cup blueberries. Gently mix together until everything is moistened.

  6. 6

    Shape dough

    2 min
    Step 6 - Blueberry Scones

    Pour the dough onto a lightly floured surface and, with floured hands, work the dough into a ball as best you can. The dough can be sticky. If it’s too sticky, add a little more flour. If it’s too dry, add 1-2 more tablespoons heavy cream. Press the dough into an 8-inch disc.

  7. 7

    Cut into scones

    1 min
    Step 7 - Blueberry Scones

    Use a sharp knife or bench scraper to cut the dough into 8 wedges.

  8. 8

    Freeze briefly

    15 min
    Step 8 - Blueberry Scones

    Brush the scones with the remaining heavy cream and sprinkle with a little coarse sugar. Place the scones on a floured plate or small parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.

  9. 9

    Heat oven and line a baking sheet

    5 min
    Step 9 - Blueberry Scones

    Preheat the oven to 375 °F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

  10. 10

    Bake

    20 min
    Step 10 - Blueberry SconesStep 10 - Blueberry Scones

    Arrange the scones 2-3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown around the edges and lightly browned on top. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.

  11. 11

    Make vanilla icing

    2 min
    Step 11 - Blueberry Scones

    Whisk together 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract. Add another tablespoon of milk or heavy cream to thin the icing out if necessary. For thicker icing, add a little more confectioners’ sugar. Taste and add a pinch of salt if you wish.

  12. 12

    Top with icing

    2 min
    Step 12 - Blueberry Scones

    Top the scones with the prepared vanilla icing.

  13. 13

    Serve

    Step 13 - Blueberry Scones

    Serve and enjoy!

These homemade Blueberry Scones are delicious and easy to make. Buttery, flaky, and bursting with sweet and juicy blueberries, these scones are a lovely partner to a cup of coffee or tea. Give this recipe a try, and share a photo with us @cookmerecipes on Instagram.

About the author

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Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (17 reviews)
Tina
April 11, 2025
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Superb blueberry scones!

ExcitedElla72
March 19, 2025
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Yummy! These scones are a family hit! Made them for breakfast, and my kids couldn't get enough. It's so simple to whip up a batch, and the blueberries make it extra special. Definitely a recipe I'll be making again!

Patricia Johnson
February 23, 2025
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Simply divine scones!

Zelda
November 26, 2024
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These scones remind me of baking with my grandma on rainy days.

Roxy
November 11, 2024
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Scones are amazing!

Harry
June 27, 2024
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Simply the best

Paul
April 21, 2024
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Making these scones was a family hit on Sunday mornings!

Graham
February 14, 2024
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Scones turned perfectly!

Olive
February 13, 2024
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I made these scones for a cozy brunch with my hubby. They were a hit! Super easy and wow, that icing is to die for!

Vince87
January 23, 2024
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These scones made my wife's birthday so special. Everyone loved them, especially the blueberries.

Grace Thompson
January 20, 2024
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Superb! These blueberry scones are so simple to make. I made them last weekend when we had family over, and they disappeared in no time! Everyone kept asking for the recipe. The mix of sweet blueberries and the drizzle on top made it feel like a treat. I'm definitely making them again soon!

Karine Dupont
November 14, 2023
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Délicieux! J'étais si fière de les servir à ma famille. Elles ont adoré, surtout avec le glaçage à la vanille.

Peachy
September 29, 2023
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These scones are amazing. I made them for a weekend brunch, and everyone loved them. They were fluffy, fruity, and the icing added such a nice touch. I felt like a pro baker serving these up. Best recipe ever.

Emma Johnson
September 14, 2023
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Best scones ever! Made these for brunch and everyone loved them. They were so simple to put together. Will make again this weekend!

Victoria
August 15, 2023
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These scones are delightful. Made them last weekend with my daughter. Perfect with tea, so much better than shop bought.

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