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Published: Jun 15, 2022 · Modified: Apr 5, 2023 by Kelly Bloom · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

Starbucks Blueberry Scones (copycat)

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These easy copycat Starbucks blueberry scones have all the flavors of those at your local cafe, but are even better! Flaky, tender, and moist blueberry scones burst that with fresh blueberries in every bite.

Icing drizzled over copycat starbucks blueberry scones on a baking sheet.

Why you will love this recipe

Biting into one of these moist, tender homemade Starbucks blueberry scone copycats will transport you to bakery heaven. Their crispy exterior gives way to a soft, flaky interior bursting with blueberries and a hint of lemon. Best of all, these Starbucks blueberry scones can be ready in less than an hour, and at a fraction of the cost!

The optional drizzle of simple icing elevates this Starbucks blueberry scone recipe also.

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  • Why you will love this recipe
  • Starbucks Blueberry Scone Ingredients
  • How to Make Starbucks Blueberry Scones
  • What To Serve With Copycat Starbucks Blueberry Scones
  • Related Recipe
  • Equipment
  • Storage
  • Tips for Perfect Starbucks Blueberry Scones
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Food Safety
  • Some Other Recipes We Are Sure You Will Love
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Starbucks Blueberry Scone Ingredients

  • Butter - Cold butter, grated with a box grater.
  • Flour - All purpose flour.
  • Sugar - White granulated sugar.
  • Baking powder
  • Salt
  • Lemon zest - Freshly zested.
  • Heavy cream
  • Egg
  • Vanilla extract
  • Blueberries - Fresh is preferred, but should you use frozen, rinse off any crystalized blueberry juice on the clumps of frozen berries. Use while still frozen so they don't 'bleed' into the scone dough.
  • Coarse Sugar - To sprinkle on top of each scone before baking, optional
  • Icing - Simple powdered sugar & milk icing to drizzle after cooled, optional.

PRO TIP: Get fresh blueberries that are still nice and firm. Rinse them, lay them out to dry on paper towels.

ingredients for blueberry scones on a white marble background.

Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

How to Make Starbucks Blueberry Scones

If you have ever wanted to copy the Starbucks blueberry scones recipe now is your chance! Tender, flaky, moist blueberry muffins in less than 45 minutes, and even better than the originals!

Mix Ingredients

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a rimmed baking sheet with non stick spray, or use a round piece of parchment paper.
dry ingredients in a bowl with a whisk on a white marble background.
  1. Whisk the dry ingredients and lemon zest all together in a large mixing bowl.
grated butter on top of dry scone ingredients in a clear glass bowl.
  1. Grate the stick of butter into the bowl of mixed dry ingredients.

PRO TIP: Freeze or chill the stick of butter, then grate it the flour mixture. Cold butter is key to these scones staying moist and having a light textured crumb.

Mix the dough

  1. Toss the flour into the butter with the whisk to break up and coat the grated butter bits completely with flour.
clear glass bowl with butter mixed into dry ingredients.
  1. Continue breaking the grated butter into the flour until it's loose and crumbly. Don't over mix. Make a well in the center.
liquid ingredients added to a well made in bowl of dry ingredients.
  1. Whisk the cream, egg, and vanilla in a small bowl and pour into the center of the flour mixture. Use a spatula to fold together until lightly mixed.

Fold In Blueberries & Shape Scones

clear glass bowl of dough mixed with fresh blueberries.
  1. Add the blueberries and fold into the dough gently. Tip the dough out onto a floured work surface.
blueberry dough disc on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
  1. Using your hands, gather the dough into a round disc, gently flattening into an 8" wide disk and cut into 6 - 8 wedges.
  1. Place the blueberry scone wedges on a parchment covered baking sheet and brush the tops with a little cream. You can sprinkle with coarse sugar also if you don't plan to drizzle with icing.
wedge shaped blueberry scones on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.

Cut & Bake Blueberry Scones

  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 28 minutes or until golden brown.

  2. When you remove the blueberry scones from the oven, let them cool down before transferring to a plate or drizzling with icing.

PRO TIP: To make a simple icing, mix 1 cup of powdered sugar with 3 - 4 tablespoons of milk or cream until you get a drizzle consistence.

baking sheet of golden brown blueberry scones and a bowl of icing.

What To Serve With Copycat Starbucks Blueberry Scones

Serve these copycat Starbucks blueberry scones for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. They are delicious with hot coffee for company or as a weekend family treat.

For more tender, flaky scones recipes, see our:

  • Lemon Poppy Seed Scones
  • Green Tea Matcha Scones
  • Tart Cherry Scones
  • Easy Skillet Blueberry Crisp (Gluten Free)

Icing drizzled over copycat starbucks blueberry scones on a baking sheet.

Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

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Equipment

Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Below are some of my favorite pieces of equipment that I use when making this Starbucks Blueberry Scone recipe.

  • Rimmed Baking Sheet & Cooling Rack
  • Parchment Paper Sheets

Storage

  • Store leftover blueberry scones in an air tight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, then refrigerate or freeze.
  • Starbucks blueberry scones can also be frozen unbaked. Simply place the wedges in a plastic freezer container and seal the lid. Freeze for up to 6 months.
  • To reheat or bake: Let the frozen dough defrost overnight in the refrigerator and then bake according to the directions for this Starbucks blueberry scone recipe.

Tips for Perfect Starbucks Blueberry Scones

  • Grate the butter when it is frozen or cold, keep it refrigerated until ready to mix into the flour mixture.
  • Use fresh blueberries for the best results. Frozen blueberries will be mushy if defrosted, so if using frozen blueberries, mix them in when still frozen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use canned blueberries?

The texture of canned blueberries will not work with this thick, stiff and cold dough. They will break, smear, and get mashed up. I recommend frozen blueberries so you can mix those in while still frozen.

Can I double this recipe?

Yes, you can double this recipe. Just use a light hand with the mixing of the butter & flour, and the mixing of the moistened dough with the berries.

What is the secret to making good scones?

COLD butter, and a very light handling. By grating frozen butter, you can simply toss it in the flour to coat it, bust it up a little smaller with the whisk and the butter is evenly distributed. This means you only have to lightly mix the wet ingredients and gently fold the blueberries in. You want to work the dough as little as possible.

Are scones dessert or bread?

Scones are a type of 'quick bread'. They can be savory or sweet, and use baking powder as a leavening agent. These copycat Starbucks blueberry scones are a sweet quick bread that can be used as either a dessert or sweet bread with coffee.

How do you reheat a Starbucks Blueberry scone?

Reheat scones in the microwave by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and heating them for one or two 15 second intervals until warm.

Food Safety

  • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat.
  • Wash hands after touching raw meat.
  • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods.
  • Never leave cooking food unattended.
  • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds.
  • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove.

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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Starbucks Blueberry Scones (copycat)

These easy copycat Starbucks blueberry scones have all the flavors of those at your local cafe, but are even better! Flaky, tender, and moist blueberry scones burst that with fresh blueberries in every bite.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time28 minutes mins
Total Time43 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 342kcal
Author: Kelly Bloom

Equipment

  • Large Rimmed Cookie sheet with cooling racks
  • parchment paper sheets

Ingredients

  • 2 cup flour all purpose
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • ½ cup butter frozen or chilled, and grated
  • 1 large egg
  • ⅔ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cup blueberries fresh

Simple Icing (Optional)

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 4 tablespoon milk or cream
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a rimmed baking sheet with non stick spray, or use a round piece of parchment paper.
  • Whisk the dry ingredients and lemon zest all together in a large mixing bowl.
    2 cup flour, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, ¾ teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • Using a box grater, grate the stick of cold or frozen butter into the bowl of mixed dry ingredients. Toss the grated butter and flour together to lightly coat the grated butter with flour.
    PRO TIP: Freeze or chill the stick of butter, then grate it the flour mixture. Cold butter is key to these scones staying moist and having a light textured crumb.
    ½ cup butter
  • Continue breaking the grated butter into the flour until it's loose and crumbly, for just 1 minute. You will have a coarse mixture of loose flour and flour coated butter bits in the bowl. Don't over mix. Make a well in the center.
  • Whisk the cream, egg, and vanilla in a small bowl and pour into the center of the flour mixture. Use a spatula to fold together until lightly mixed.
    1 large egg, ⅔ cup heavy cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Add the blueberries and fold into the dough gently. Tip the dough out onto a floured work surface.
    1 ½ cup blueberries
  • Using your hands, gather the dough into a round disc, gently flattening into an 8" wide disk and cut into 6 - 8 wedges.
  • Place the blueberry scone wedges on a parchment covered baking sheet and brush the tops with a little cream. You can sprinkle with coarse sugar also if you don't plan to drizzle with icing.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 28 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • When you remove the blueberry scones from the oven, let them cool down before transferring to a plate or drizzling with icing.

Simple Icing

  • Mix the powdered sugar and milk together in a small bowl, drizzle on the scones when they have cooled.

Notes

  • Don't press the dough disc wider than 8" or it will be flatter scones and affect the baking time.
  • Be sure to keep the wedges at least 1" apart on the baking sheet so there is room to spread.
  • The grated butter does not have to completely mixed with all of the flour. The grating makes the pieces small enough that the heat during baking finishes the blending.
  • The trick to having scones with a light crumb and moist center is to handle the dough as little as possible. So each step of the mixing of the flour or wet dough will seem like it is not quite complete. This is actually what you want.
  • If using frozen blueberries, do not let them defrost before adding to the scone dough!

Nutrition

Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 484mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 695IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 2mg
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