Variety Scones

Transform your breakfast or afternoon tea with these irresistible Variety Scones, a versatile recipe that lets you customize each batch to suit your cravings. Made with buttery, tender dough and your choice of mix-ins—whether it’s fresh, juicy berries for a fruity burst or decadent chocolate chips for a sweet indulgence—these scones are a true crowd-pleaser. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this easy scone recipe combines simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, heavy cream, and vanilla extract for a light, golden-brown treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Sprinkle the tops with coarse sugar for an extra touch of sweetness and serve them warm with butter, jam, or clotted cream. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a touch of elegance with your afternoon tea, these versatile scones are as delightful to make as they are to eat! Keywords: scone recipe, quick scones, customizable scones, berry scones, chocolate chip scones, easy baked goods.

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.33333333333 cup granulated sugar
• 2.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.75 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 0.75 cup heavy cream, plus more for brushing
• 1 unit large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup berries (e.g., chopped strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries) - optional for berry scones
• 1 cup chocolate chips - optional for chocolate chip scones
• 2 tablespoons coarse sugar for topping (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract.

Step 5

Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Use a wooden spoon or rubber spatula to gently mix until just combined and a dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

If making berry or chocolate chip scones, gently fold in 1 cup of your chosen add-in (berries or chocolate chips).

Step 7

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and shape it into a circle or square about 1 inch thick. Use a sharp knife to cut the dough into 8 wedges or squares.

Step 8

Place the scones onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving at least an inch of space between each piece.

Step 9

Brush the tops of the scones with a bit of heavy cream and sprinkle with coarse sugar, if desired.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown on top.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and allow the scones to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool further.

Step 12

Serve warm or at room temperature, plain or with butter, jam, or clotted cream.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1265.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4850.0

Total Fat 280.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 173.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 774.6mg	0%
Sodium 2545.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 527.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.2g	0%
Total Sugars 208.9g
Protein 65.6g	0%

Vitamin D 128.5IU	0%
Calcium 426.4mg	0%
Iron 23.1mg	0%
Potassium 1400.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.6%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 43.1%