Easy Lemon Vanilla Scones with Fresh Lemon Glaze

If you love soft, buttery bakery-style scones, these Lemon Vanilla Scones with a sweet lemon glaze are going to become a favorite. They have the perfect balance of bright citrus flavor and warm vanilla, with a tender texture that melts in your mouth. The fresh lemon glaze on top adds just the right amount of sweetness and gives these homemade scones a beautiful finish.

These mini lemon scones are simple to make and perfect for breakfast, brunch, afternoon coffee, spring gatherings, or even a cozy weekend treat at home. Best of all, they come together quickly with simple pantry ingredients.

Why You’ll Love These Lemon Vanilla Scones

• Soft, buttery, and flaky texture
• Bright lemon flavor with warm vanilla notes
• Easy recipe with simple ingredients
• Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert
• Mini-sized scones make them great for sharing
• Delicious served warm right out of the oven

Lemon Vanilla Scones with Fresh Lemon Glaze

These soft and buttery Lemon Vanilla Scones are filled with fresh lemon flavor and warm vanilla notes, then topped with a sweet homemade lemon glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon coffee treat, these easy mini scones come together quickly and are best enjoyed warm right out of the oven.

Servings 17 scones

Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  

For the Lemon Vanilla Scones

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 8 tbsp cold salted butter (cut into cubes)
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 egg

For the Lemon Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
• Add the cold cubed butter to the dry ingredients and mix until the texture resembles coarse crumbs with small pieces of butter throughout.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the vanilla extract, lemon zest, heavy cream, and the egg.
• Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until a dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
• Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Shape it into a rectangle about 1 inch thick. Using a pastry cutter or pizza cutter, cut the dough into small triangle-shaped mini scones.
• Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10–15 minutes, or until lightly golden on top.
• Allow the scones to rest for 5 minutes before transferring them to a fresh sheet of parchment paper.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice until smooth.
• Drizzle the lemon glaze over the warm scones and let them sit for about 15 minutes so the glaze can set.

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Tips for the Best Homemade Scones

• Use very cold butter for flaky, tender scones.
• Do not overmix the dough or the scones may become dense.
• Fresh lemon juice and zest give the best flavor.
• Serve warm for the best texture and taste.

Storage

These lemon vanilla scones are best enjoyed fresh and warm right after baking. If needed, store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. You can warm them slightly before serving.

Final Thoughts

These Lemon Vanilla Scones with Lemon Glaze are soft, buttery, bright, and absolutely delicious. The combination of fresh lemon and vanilla creates the perfect balance of flavors, while the sweet glaze takes them to the next level. Whether you are serving them for brunch, enjoying them with coffee, or making a special weekend breakfast, these homemade scones are always a hit.