Who doesn’t love scones? With flavors like cinnamon roll, coffee cake, apple cinnamon..they’re all so delicious. We’ve gathered 12 truly spectacular festive scone recipes for you to indulge on during the holiday season. Scones are the perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea or coffee, and make a great breakfast treat!
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1. Vanilla Bean Scones with Vanilla Glaze
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These Fluffy Vanilla Bean Scones with Vanilla Glaze by Megan Calipari really put vanilla at center stage. And boy does it shine.
2. Cinnamon Cluster Scones
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Cinnamon rolls, coffee cake, apple cinnamon–it’s all so delicious. Who doesn’t love cinnamon? These Cinnamon Cluster Scones by Kristen Genton are a crossover between scones and coffee cake. They are sweet but not too sweet with loads of cinnamon clusters throughout. Then they are topped with a sweet cinnamon glaze. Truly spectacular.
3. Pumpkin Spice Swirl Scones
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Scones are a classic breakfast goodie that is not always that good. These Fluffy Pumpkin Spice Swirl Scones by Megan Calipari are tender, light, and fluffy! And they are layered with a sweet spice filling which keeps layers of tender scones separate.
4. Vegan Cinnamon Scones
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Bursting with pockets of cinnamon, these Vegan Cinnamon Scones by Nicole Dunai are super easy to make and so ridiculously delicious! The scones themselves are pretty standard – dense, not overly sweet, really really easy to make, and they are the perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea or coffee
5. Chestnut and Rosemary Scones
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Gluten-Free, Vegan Chestnut and Rosemary Scones by Julia Shannahan are a great winter, savory treat. Perfect for cold winter afternoons with a cup of tea. Serve them with gluten-free, vegan margarine and cranberry sauce or chutney.
6. Cardamom Persimmon Scones With Maple-Persimmon Cream
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These Cardamom Persimmon Scones With Maple-Persimmon Cream by Emma D’Alessandro have a delightful fruity twist; persimmon! Also blended to create a decadent maple-persimmon cream, these scones are a great breakfast treat!
7. Gingerbread Scones
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These gorgeous, spicy Gingerbread Scones by Holly Jade are perfect for enjoying with your afternoon tea, filled with jam, vegan cream, or vegan yogurt. The scones are simple and easy to make, and you can rustle up a batch within 30 minutes.
8. Cinnamon Bun Scones
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These warm, spicy Cinnamon Bun Scones by Rachel Clarke are the best of two different worlds. They have the warm, gooey filling of a cinnamon bun combined with the crumbly texture of scones that makes them perfect for dunking in tea. Serve them for breakfast, bring them to work, or just munch on them for an after dinner treat. Yum!
9. Cinnamon Sugar Maple Scones With Pecans
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Cinnamon is one of those magical spices that just goes well with all kinds of things. Sweet things get a complimentary kick and savory dishes just love the complexity it brings. The best way to use it is in these sweet, comforting Cinnamon Sugar Maple Scones With Pecans by Jenn Sebestyen. Brimming with pecans and rich, maple flavor — the cinnamon ties the whole shebang together. Dust a little on top with some sugar and you’re in business!
10. Cinnamon Bun Scones With Vanilla Almond Cream
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If you ever get the random craving for a scone these Cinnamon Bun Scones With Vanilla Almond Cream by Chrysta Hiser are perfect for early in the morning with a fresh cup of coffee. Scones and coffee are like peanut butter and jelly. They are the perfect combination.
11. Cranberry and Mint Cream Scones
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These Cranberry and Mint Cream Scones by Kathleen Henry are so delicious!
12. Cranberry Scones
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Your family will enjoy these wholesome Cranberry Scones spiced with cinnamon and grated orange peel by Julie Zimmer. The dough can be made the night before; the next day, in just 15 minutes, you can have fresh warm scones. However, don’t store the dough for more than one day in the fridge because they are best when made fresh. These scones are versatile and easy to make. The cranberries can be substituted with other seasonal berries, such as blueberries, raspberries or strawberries.
