These Copycat Starbucks Vanilla Bean Scones are just like the kind you get at Starbucks- only better!

Vanilla Bean Scones in a display basket with a white background

Hey there!  How’s your Fall going?  Are you enjoying the cooler weather?

I know I am.  It’s always so nice to return to a set schedule, and this time of year is just so pretty.  It makes me feel cozy!

And when I think of cozy, my mind goes straight to warm drinks and freshly baked pastries.

vanilla bean scones spilling out of a display basket with coffee in the background- on top of a blue napkin

Really, these vanilla bean scones can be enjoyed at any time of year.  But there’s just something so nice about sipping on a hot cup of coffee or tea and nibbling on a scone when the weather is cool and crisp!

I love making scones because they’re so quick and easy.  It really only takes a couple of minutes for the dough to come together.  I whipped this batch up in the food processor!

Divide the dough into three equal portions, pat into discs, and then score into triangles before baking.  They’re out of the oven in less than 20 minutes!

The glaze is really the crowning touch though.  It’s just powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.  Can you see all those vanilla bean specks?

vanilla bean scones spilling out of a display basket with coffee and spoon in the background- on top of a blue napkin

That’s what you get when you use real vanilla beans!  And the flavor is just off the charts.  So sweet and fragrant! This recipe turns out 18 petite vanilla bean scones– just like the ones you see in the glass case at Starbucks. Only these homemade vanilla bean scones are so much better!

There’s nothing better than a fresh, warm, homemade pastry on a cool fall morning.  So get cozy with a nice drink and a batch of vanilla bean scones!

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Vanilla Bean Scones in a display basket with a white background
4.59 from 96 votes

Copycat Starbucks Vanilla Bean Scones

This homemade version of vanilla bean scones is so much better than the coffee shop!
Prep: 30 minutes
Cook: 16 minutes
Servings: 18 petite scones
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Ingredients

SCONES:

GLAZE:

Instructions 

PREPARE THE SCONES:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in the bowl of a food processor, and whisk to combine. Add the butter to the food processor, and pulse the food processor until the mixture looks like coarse meal. With the food processor running on low speed, stream in the cream and the vanilla extract.
  • When the dough has gathered itself into a ball, turn off the food processor and divide the dough into three equal portions. Flatten each portion of dough into a disc shape, about 1 1/2-inches thick. Score each disc into 6 triangles with a knife, and pull the triangles slightly away from one another (allowing about 1/2-inch in between).
  • Bake the scones for 16 to 20 minutes, until set in the centers and slightly golden on the bottoms.

ADD THE GLAZE:

  • In a small bowl, stir the powdered sugar, vanilla bean seeds, and milk together until smooth. Spread a small amount of glaze on top of each scone.

Notes

  • If you do not have a food processor, use a pastry cutter to combine the dry ingredients with the butter... until a coarse meal is created.  Then proceed with the rest of the recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1scone, Calories: 161kcal, Carbohydrates: 21g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 23mg, Sodium: 113mg, Potassium: 53mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 10g, Vitamin A: 255IU, Calcium: 24mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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144 Comments

  1. Po says:

    5 stars
    I used poppy seeds instead of vanilla bean, they are so yummy…

  2. Recipegirl.com says:

    5 stars
    So delicious! Way better than Starbucks! Definitely make these; they’re so easy! 🤤

    1. Kiki G says:

      5 stars
      Delish! Baked fresh and frozen at same time. Frozen as good. Will keep these in freezer to have on hand. This recipe is a keeper. Thank you.

  3. Ruth D says:

    Isee there is no egg in this recipe, is that a mistake or is it the way you make them? I am in the middle of making these and I make scones all the time. Never saw a recipe with no egg.

    1. Lori Lange says:

      no egg! There are many scone recipes with no eggs 🙂

    2. Ruth Dailey says:

      5 stars
      Thank you, I made them and they are delicious! No egg like you said which makes them even better.

  4. Ashley Humphreys says:

    5 stars
    Made today, this earned a spot in my recipe book. Highly recommended making this!
    Just like to know , can I put the rest of the glaze in fridge for another use?

    1. Lori Lange says:

      Glad you enjoyed… and probably!

  5. Laura Van Vleet says:

    I don’t have a food processor, can I use a hand mixer?

    1. Lori Lange says:

      Instead of a hand mixer, I’d just do it in a bowl. Use two knives or a pastry blender to cut in the butter (you can look at YouTube videos for how to cut in butter for scones, if you’re not sure). Good luck!

  6. Cp says:

    Thank you for this!

  7. Char says:

    How do you store them and how long do they keep

    1. Lori Lange says:

      I would say that in an airtight container, they should be eaten within a few days. You can store in the freezer for longer.

  8. Denise says:

    Can I substitute almond flour in these vanilla bean scones?

    1. Lori Lange says:

      I have never tried that, so I’m not sure.

  9. Kaylee says:

    Do you think it’s possible to replace the vanilla bean seeds with vanilla bean paste?? 🙂

    1. Lori Lange says:

      Yes!

  10. Liz says:

    This recipe is amazing!! Way better than Starbucks! Thanks so much