Maple Scones Recipe

Makes: 8 scones
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 15–18 minutes

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional but delicious)

Wet Ingredients

• ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
• ½ cup heavy cream (plus a little extra for brushing)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Mix-ins

• ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• ½ cup dried cranberries
• 2 tablespoons maple sugar (for sprinkling)

Maple Glaze (optional but amazing)

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2–3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon cream or milk
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven

Heat to 400°F (205°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Mix dry ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon (if using).

3. Cut in the butter

Add the cold butter cubes.
Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4. Mix wet ingredients

In a small bowl, whisk together:

• maple syrup
• heavy cream
• vanilla extract

5. Bring the dough together

Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients.
Stir until the dough just comes together — it should be slightly sticky.

Fold in nuts or dried cranberries if using.

6. Shape the scones

Turn dough onto a floured surface.
Form into a 1-inch thick disk.
Cut into 8 triangles and place on the baking sheet.

Brush the tops lightly with cream.
Sprinkle with maple sugar if desired.

7. Bake

Bake 15–18 minutes, or until golden brown on top.

8. Glaze (optional)

Whisk glaze ingredients until smooth.
Drizzle over warm scones.

Tips for Perfect Maple Scones

• Keep butter very cold for maximum flakiness.
• Don’t overmix — stop as soon as the dough comes together.
• Add a splash more cream if the dough seems too dry.
• Maple sugar sprinkled on top boosts maple flavor beautifully.