Petite Vanilla Bean Scones with Vanilla Bean Glaze

Petite Vanilla Bean Scones with Vanilla Bean Glaze plus coffee equals love. These scones are melt in your mouth delicious. Let me show you how to make them!

Yes. ANOTHER scone recipe on the blog.

But this one is special. 😀 Ok, they all are. But Zach told me it’s the best scone yet. Like EVER. So I’m pretty happy about that, and I really hope I can convince you to make them.

Because scones just happen to be my true love. Better than cookies or cupcakes. Better than pie or ice cream. My favorite all-time sweet.

TIPS for making EPIC scones.

1. Make sure you have everything out on your kitchen counter and ready to go, before the step where you add the butter.
2. The butter should be COLD when you cut it in with a pastry cutter. I usually cube the butter and then stick it in the freezer while I’m getting everything else ready to go.
3. When you mix the wet ingredients with the dry, be careful to add JUST enough so that the dough is somewhat dry. If your dough is too wet, the scone will not be crumbly. It will be more like a muffin.
4. If the dough gets too wet, add more flour. If the dough is too dry and won’t stay together, add more cream VERY slowly (just a few drops at a time).
5. Use flour on your mat to prevent the dough from sticking to it.
6. Be careful to not over-bake.

For THIS scone recipe, I used Pure Vanilla Bean Paste. You could use actual vanilla beans, but this is way easier. AND so very vanilla-y and perfect.

Also, I made these petite because I like to have one with my coffee without so much guilt. Less than 200 calories!

Yup, if you are thinking, “Those look like the little scones they sell at Starbucks”, you are right. They do. But they are better!

Enjoy!

xoxo ~Sue

Make these scones next: Mini Glazed Pumpkin Scones

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Petite Vanilla Bean Scones with Vanilla Bean Glaze

These scones are melt-in-your-mouth delicious! The pure vanilla bean paste is key.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword vanilla bean scones

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 13 minutes

Total Time 33 minutes

Servings 24 petite scones

Calories 191 kcal

Author Sue Ringsdorf

Ingredients

For the scones:

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup cold butter - cubed
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup heavy cream - you may need a few more drops
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla bean paste (Heilala) - or use regular vanilla

For the glaze:

• 2 Tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 Tablespoon brewed coffee
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla bean paste (Heilala) - or use regular vanilla
• 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

1. **Please read the tips for making the best scones - in my blog post!! 🙂

2. Take cold butter out of fridge and chop. Place in freezer for about 15 minutes, to get it extra cold. (You can do this in advance as well.)
   

3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
   

4. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
   

5. In a small bowl, whip together the egg, heavy cream, and pure vanilla bean paste. Set aside.

6. Using pastry cutter, add the butter (from the freezer) to the dry ingredients until it resembles course crumbs.
   

7. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and use your hands to combine. Don't over-mix or the scones will be tough. You may need to add additional cream if the dough is too dry. But it should be on the dryer side verses too wet.
   

8. Turn dough onto a floured surface. Use hands to form into a rectangle and press down to about 1/2 inch thickness. Cut into 24 equal wedges - or any other shape you like. 

9. Transfer wedges to prepared baking sheets. Bake until done, about 13 minutes. Cool on baker's racks.

10. Make glaze by combining all ingredients - heavy cream, brewed coffee, vanilla bean paste, and powdered sugar. Drizzle on cooled scones. 

Recipe Notes

These scones store well on counter (or in refrigerator) for a couple of days. 

They also freeze very well for up to three months.

Nutrition Facts

Petite Vanilla Bean Scones with Vanilla Bean Glaze

Amount Per Serving

Calories 191 Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value*

Fat 10g15%

Saturated Fat 6g38%

Cholesterol 36mg12%

Sodium 122mg5%

Potassium 98mg3%

Carbohydrates 23g8%

Sugar 12g13%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 340IU7%

Calcium 42mg4%

Iron 0.7mg4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.