Around this time every year, I get a little antsy.
Antsy for berries, flip-flops, sunscreen and sundresses. Antsy for life without bulky sweaters and gross flaky skin. Because of this, I end up paying ridiculously high prices for hard, tart blackberries from Chile. They’re really not even that tasty so I’m not sure why I keep buying them, but I do. Someone stop me!
You can use frozen blackberries for this recipe.
These scones are delightful, sweet little things. There’s a TON of berries in them, so don’t get frustrated if the dough doesn’t come together all perfectly like sugar cookie dough. It’s going to be a messy and a little imperfect—but that’s the beauty of it!
This is exactly the kind of baking that I love to do and it’s why I’ve dedicated my entire life to the art of it. To me, there’s absolutely nothing more relaxing than baking up a batch of flaky, buttery scones with a cup of tea by my side. Baking scones gives me about the same feeling as catching up with an old friend…but without listening to any drama. And you know there’s always drama!!
This is a small recipe producing small scones. It’s perfect for those late afternoon or evening baking urges, and you’ll be chowing down in less than thirty minutes. Each scone is only about three or four inches long….tea party style!
So treat yourself today because, guess what? You totally deserve it.
Mini Blackberry Cream Scones
makes eight petite scones
Ingredients:
1 cup flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup blackberries (fresh or frozen)
3 tbsp cold butter, cut into small chunks
1/4 cup + 1 tbsp cream
for glaze:
1/4 cup powdered sugar
2 tsp cream
Directions:
Preheat oven to 425.
In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Cut in the butter with your fingers and work mixture together until it resembles coarse sand. Add the blackberries.
Add the cream and mix with your hands until a dough forms. Make an small circle with the dough and slice into 8 small wedges (each wedge should be only about two-three inches). Place wedges on a lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, until golden brown.
To make the glaze, mix together the powdered sugar and cream. Scoop into a plastic bag, snip off the tip and drizzle over the cooled scones.
Serve with hot tea, a good book and a cozy blanket.
Time:
30 minutes
Kathryn
January 25, 2012 at 4:06 amOh these are so cute, absolutely perfect for a rainy afternoon!
Heather Michelle @ A Sweet Simple Life
January 25, 2012 at 4:36 amYUM!!! Love everything about these!
Heather (Heather's Dish)
January 25, 2012 at 4:44 ammini means we can eat more!
these are so beautiful!
Molly @ RDexposed
January 25, 2012 at 4:48 amA part of me wants to find my childhood stuffed animals and throw a tea party. A tea party with stuffed animals means I get to eat all their scones!
Emily @ The Swallow Flies
January 25, 2012 at 4:50 amThose look unbelievably amazing! I guess I know what I’m doing this weekend! 🙂
elisabeth
January 25, 2012 at 4:57 amHoly moly, these look so delicious. I love blackberry anything.
Joelle (on a pink typewriter)
January 25, 2012 at 5:03 amTea party style? That is basically the cutest ever. These look great.
Are you done recreating your grandmother’s recipes or just taking a break?
Jen
January 25, 2012 at 5:09 amGreat photos! Have you ever thought of working in a or opening your own bakery? A place for the scones to go and customers can taste the goods straight from you!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat
January 25, 2012 at 5:12 amMmm these make me want to stay home all day and enjoy the smell of freshly baked scones wafting through my kitchen! I’m antsy for some summery weather too!
jenna
January 25, 2012 at 5:21 amooo these would go perfectly with my coffee right now!
Kirsten@My German Kitchen...in the Rockies
January 25, 2012 at 5:23 amMy British friend will be visiting today. I know she loves scones. Those would be perfect. They look incredible.
Steffany
January 25, 2012 at 5:36 amI have a TON of frozen wild blackberries my BF & I picked this summer. He was saving them to make some wine, but I wonder if he would notice if I snuck some away for these babies … hm .. he IS always wanting scones …
Mel @ Post Grad Mel
January 25, 2012 at 5:40 amI just made your chocolate chip scones (sans apricots cause we were snowed in…desperate times!) and LOVED THEM. I’ve been wanting to experiment with some more fruity flavored ones…I’ll probably add chocolate chips too for the hell of it!
Jules @ La Petite Maison Verte
January 25, 2012 at 5:48 amThese look wonderful! Strawberries are already in season here in Florida, I’ll bet they would be lovely in place of the blackberries. Wishing I had one right now as I sip on my coffee!
Liz @ Tip Top Shape
January 25, 2012 at 5:53 amThese look perfect!
Amanda
January 25, 2012 at 5:54 amThese look phenomenal! I’m planning on baking scones a little later today.
I’m also ready for it to be summer again, although we did have temps in the high 50s in Boston yesterday. It felt SO warm, and it was nice to soak in some sun.
Emilie @ Emilie's Enjoyables
January 25, 2012 at 6:07 amThese look beautiful! And I totally hear you on being antsy for warmer weather and all the good things it brings.
Tara @ Chip Chip Hooray
January 25, 2012 at 6:09 amItty bitty and adorable! There is really nothing like a scone and a cup of tea and some really good (or so bad it’s good) TV.
Also, I’m with ya–bring me the berries and sunshine! I’m ready!
Rachel
January 25, 2012 at 6:14 amYou know what? Thank you for this. Thank you for a delicious recipe in a much more manageable size. I can’t *wait* to make these this weekend!
Jourdan
January 25, 2012 at 6:27 amthese look like dessert! blackberries are my favorite!
Faith @ For the Health of It
January 25, 2012 at 6:38 amI’m so craving scones now! I will not run to starbucks, I will not run to Starbucks…
Urban Wife
January 25, 2012 at 6:41 amI love everything about these scones!
DessertForTwo
January 25, 2012 at 6:44 amoooh that cream glaze looks delicious!
Joyce
January 25, 2012 at 6:51 amOh, I’m making these now in my pajamas! Is it 425F? Thanks Jenna!
jenna
January 25, 2012 at 7:35 amyes! Let me know how they turn out 🙂
Joyce
January 25, 2012 at 11:38 amDelicious.. just one problem.. I’ve eaten more than my fair share! So good, so easy!
Cait's Plate
January 25, 2012 at 6:51 amI was literally just saying the other day how stinking easy and delicious scones are. I’ve been making them like crazy lately and I definitely want to add this in the mix!
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen
January 25, 2012 at 7:00 amI can’t resist those Chilean blackberries either. They were 3 for $3 in the store last week. Score!
Andrea @ The Skinny Chronicles
January 25, 2012 at 7:04 amI am also getting antsy for all the same reasons. Spring can’t get here soon enough. I am definitely going to whip these up for Knit Night this weekend. Scones and knitting group are pretty much a match made in heaven.
kathleen @ the daily crumb
January 25, 2012 at 7:14 amwhat a perfect little afternoon snack! and i’m with you… this time of year just kills me. i honestly could skip february all together and be totally fine!
Living The Sweet Life
January 25, 2012 at 7:15 amDelicious!! The blackberries (probably my favourite of all berries) are just bursting out of these scones… oozing out complete yumminess!!
Hilliary @Happily Ever Healthy
January 25, 2012 at 7:24 amThese look so pretty, and not to mention delicious! I want one to go along side a cup of tea right now!
Deborah
January 25, 2012 at 7:29 amI start getting antsy for Spring the day after Christmas!! These scones look like the perfect breakfast treat.
Rachel @ Not Rachael Ray
January 25, 2012 at 7:33 amThese look so perfect and delicious!
Elizabeth @ Chronic Venture
January 25, 2012 at 7:36 amI would like one with a cup of tea please!! Thanks for sharing this, Jenna. They look perfect!
Laurie {Simply Scratch}
January 25, 2012 at 7:47 amMe, coffee an THESE scones… need to happen ASAP!
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga
January 25, 2012 at 8:16 amThese are adorable and delish looking and I like how you made them mini, tea-party style. And that they can be ready in a half hour or so…and that you used blackberries, one of my fave fruits.
Yum!
Katie
January 25, 2012 at 8:17 amI am obsessed with scones – every kind. I make your easy oatmeal scones weekly- now I have a new one to try. Thaaaank you!
Annalise
January 25, 2012 at 8:21 amI’m totally with you. Out of everything that I bake, scones are my most favorite (which I used to think was odd, but now that I’ve got company, not so much). I love that they’re easy, fast, and incredibly good. These blackberry ones look amazing!
Cat @Breakfast to Bed
January 25, 2012 at 8:29 amI want to make these with marionberries. Do you think it would work with reconstituted marionberries?
Moni'sMeals
January 25, 2012 at 8:43 ambest thing I have seen all week! YUM! Mini is the way to go. Awesome Jenna.
Kristin @ FoodFash
January 25, 2012 at 8:52 amFebruary/March is so tough when you live somewhere else but you grew up in the South. You come to expect sunshine and random late winter boat days and it’s a little depressing when that’s no longer an option!
Emily
January 25, 2012 at 9:19 amOooh, these look super yum! Just to clarify, does 1/4 + 1 tbsp cream mean 1/4 cup + 1tbsp cream?
Thanks!
jenna
January 25, 2012 at 9:53 amyep it does! Sorry for the confusion.
Holli
January 25, 2012 at 11:45 amAhhhh….that’s what happened to my first batch they were a fail 🙁 I made a 2nd and kept adding more cream and they turned out perfect! Thanks for the clarification.
jenna
January 25, 2012 at 11:45 amoh no!!! I’m so sorry. I’ll try to be clearer in the recipe. Glad the second batch came out though ! 🙂
Gina (Yogattude)
January 25, 2012 at 10:29 amYum! I love mini-scones! I will be making these this weekend:)
Brittnee
January 25, 2012 at 10:39 amI have to agree about the baking feeling. I have had a few people ask me why I like to bake so much and I tell them it makes me relaxed and calmed. Plus afterwards you get something sweet after being relaxed?! BONUS!
Nette @ This Dusty House
January 25, 2012 at 10:39 amOh my goodness. I’m drooling.
I think I even have all those ingredients! Making tonight!
Margarita
January 25, 2012 at 10:40 amOh yummm!!! Scones are so simple and not a hassle to make, it makes me sad that a lot of people rave about the Starbucks scones that really taste like powdered sugar to me.
Lisa @ Life in Green
January 25, 2012 at 10:41 amYum! I too get the itch for berries and flip-flops. Thankfully this winter has been mild, but being closer to mild temps makes me want warm weather all that much more.
Lindsey
January 25, 2012 at 10:43 amDefinitely making these this weekend!
Nicole @ Giraffelegs
January 25, 2012 at 10:51 amFavorite fruit.
Mary @ Bake Break
January 25, 2012 at 10:51 amI have the same berry problem! This morning I winced my way through some awful (Chilean) blueberries. WHY!? These look delicious – I think I’ll try them with some frozen berries I have!
Krissy @ Krissy's Creaions
January 25, 2012 at 11:29 amI love a good scone filled to the brim with berries. I love when they are imperfect looking, but taste incredible. These look just right! Yum 🙂
Grace @ What Grace Cooked
January 25, 2012 at 11:33 amThese are so cute! They look very tasty, and like an excellent way to combat cabin fever.
Leslie Means @ Her View From Home
January 25, 2012 at 11:46 amI love the pics!!! And I’m with ya – totally want it to be spring!
Kelli H (Made in Sonoma)
January 25, 2012 at 11:55 amThey look totally scrumptious, but you must stop buying those berries! If they’re not at the farmer market, you shouldn’t buy them. 🙂
jenna
January 25, 2012 at 11:58 amI know I know! (hangs head in shame)
Ashley Lavin
January 25, 2012 at 12:10 pmThose scones look AMAZING! Yum…I can’t wait to try!
Erika - The Teenage Taste
January 25, 2012 at 1:02 pmThese are probably the cutest scones I’ve ever seen. Oh, Jenna, how I wish I had your mad photography skillz… 🙂
Michelle
January 25, 2012 at 1:40 pmI generally don’t like scones, but these look delicious with the blackberries oozing out of them!
and Tigger too
January 25, 2012 at 2:04 pmI just made these and I will never look back!
Didn’t have blackberries, and certainly not ones from Chili, so I added just vanilla. And I ended up using 3 TBSP of milk (had no cream) and the dough went SUPER wet. So then I sprinkled some flour on top and continued on my way….. they were DIVINE! boyfriend and I devoured them with some jelly on top. But taste, texture and everything was amazing! Can’t wait to replicate with other mix-ins!
Btw, “coarse sand” is a perfect description of the mix after adding the butter.
Alicia
January 25, 2012 at 2:14 pmThese look great! I’ve been on a blackberry binge as well!
Laura @ She Eats Well
January 25, 2012 at 2:37 pmThese looks so yummy. I love scones, period. Especially for breakfast with a hot steamin’ cup of coffee.
Angela @ Happy Fit Mama
January 25, 2012 at 3:57 pmI’m the same way with blueberries and strawberries. They look so good in the store but the taste is bland.
I’ve been on a scone kick lately so this post is perfect!
Erica
January 25, 2012 at 4:16 pmI’m not sure I’m ready to be done with savory scones… your white cheddar and rosemary ones are so delicious! But I might have to make an exception and make some sweet ones for once!
Deanna B.
January 25, 2012 at 5:12 pmWhat cute scones! I’ve been having issues with my scones lately. I’m praying these will change that.
TeenyLittleSuperChef
January 25, 2012 at 6:03 pmWell given the fact that it’s rainy and icky here too (yay for Oregon) I think I owe it to myself to make these scones. If nothing other than to brighten my sour mood. Totally a good excuse in my book. And lucky for me, I just bought a huge carton of blackberries yesterday at Costco so I have all the ingredients for these little beauties alreadys waiting for me. Now my question to you is, do I have to share these with others or is it completely fine to keep them all for myself?
Teri
January 25, 2012 at 6:34 pmOh, those look good – and DH and I are already scone freaks! New recipe to try!!! 😀
Lauren @ What Lauren Likes
January 25, 2012 at 6:49 pmmaking these! YUM 😀
jenna k
January 25, 2012 at 10:25 pmi need to make scones asap! these look so good!!
also, i just read through all the comments even though it’s past my bedtime because i wanted to make sure someone noticed the “treat yourself.” since the scenes from parks and rec, i can help but laugh every time i hear it. youtube “parks and rec treat yo self.” sooo funny 🙂
Kristin @ Operation Nutrition
January 26, 2012 at 3:16 amThese look AMAZING! I will definitely be making these this weekend! 🙂
Charise
January 26, 2012 at 6:51 amHoly sh*t those look ridiculously tasty! Also, I am with you on the being so. over. gross dry flaky winter skin. It’s a neverending battle, isn’t it?
Zulkey
January 26, 2012 at 5:28 pmI made these and was frustrated because mine were all purpley and messy and figured that they’d turn out wack when they came out of the oven, but I just had one before I even put icing on it and I’m very happy.
jenna
January 26, 2012 at 5:31 pmYeah, they are kinda messy…but they work! Next time maybe use less blackberries. They are pretty with icing though! Sometimes the ugliest things taste the very best… 😉
Javelin Warrior
January 27, 2012 at 9:56 amThese scones look awesome! I feel compelled to feature you in my Friday Food Fetish roundup and on Pinterest. Let me know if you have any objections and keep the amazing food coming…
Alex
January 27, 2012 at 11:29 amCame home today CRAVING these! Only had frozen strawberries and substituted cream for almond milk and they turned out completely DIVINE! They were quick to make and made it into my belly in no time! Wonderful recipe!
Molly
January 28, 2012 at 7:45 pmI’ve got these baking in the oven right now. If you use frozen berries, do you thaw them first, or does it matter? I was too impatient to wait :). Also, I’ve never made scones before and found myself adding extra cream to get the dough to form – how moist is the dough…I’m assuming just til you can form the round patty?
Katie
January 29, 2012 at 1:53 pmI just made these tasty little things-they are so delicious and easy to make. I used fresh berries, doubled the recipe (because you need more than 8 :D) and added a little extra cream. Thanks for sharing!
Melissa
January 29, 2012 at 4:18 pmIs it possible to substitute greek yogurt for the cream? They look beyond and I definitely want to make them for brunch next weekend!
jenna
January 29, 2012 at 8:26 pmHmm I would stick to cream. Greek yogurt has more the texture of sour cream and therefore the scones might not turn out.
Diane
January 30, 2012 at 10:24 amWell somehow I think I shouldn’t have added the blackberries before the cream as the recipe states. I ended up with a purple blob. I have to try again – yours look so beautiful.
amy
January 30, 2012 at 1:56 pmthese look SO good. must make them ASAP.
Emily
February 4, 2012 at 9:02 amMade these this morning for breakfast – so tasty! Thanks for the recipe.
Malia
February 10, 2012 at 3:26 pmmouth watering….actual physical response. LOVE.
Julia L.
February 12, 2012 at 11:58 amThese are super messy but super delicious! I split part of a vanilla bean into the glaze and it was heavenly. Thanks for another great recipe!
Kitty
February 14, 2012 at 7:57 amI made this recipe this morning for Valentines Day and used frozen Cherries and a touch of Almond extract, they are delicious!
Michelle
April 15, 2012 at 9:20 pmThese look wonderful! I followed you over from Pinterest and I would like to invite you to share this, and any other posts, on my link party at http://www.michellestastycreations.blogspot.com. Have a great weekend.
Hugs,
Michelle
Whitney
August 12, 2012 at 4:54 pmHi!
These are the first scones I have ever made! I’m having a hard time telling if they are done…They seem a little doughy…they are golden on the edges though, did I made the dough too wet? Or do they just need a little longer in the oven?
Help!
Thanks!
PS they edges are crumbly and taste amazing!!
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Vanessa
February 19, 2014 at 3:42 amThis looks amaazing! 🙂
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Andrea
March 8, 2014 at 8:39 pmI just made this recipe and it was amazing! I used coconut oil instead of the butter and almond milk instead of the cream and left off the glaze because I am lazy and they are amazing! Thanks for the recipe!
Brooke
July 21, 2014 at 11:02 amI’m quadrupling a batch tonight for my hubby’s weekly meeting at work tomorrow! We are big scone fans here and blackberries are ready for picking! I can’t wait for this special treat! THANKS!
Adrienne
September 5, 2014 at 4:21 pmI followed directions exactly and mine came out like a pancake batter, not a dough. Baked them anyway by dropping tablespoons of batter onto cookie sheet. They spread out and looked like a pancake. Flavor was yummy though! I will try again and next time I will add the cream a little at a time until I get a dough. It definitely does not require as much cream as it calls for.
Em
October 31, 2014 at 6:58 pmThey are aaaaaamazing! I try to stop eating them, I would like my husband to get some. 🙂 Indeed they are perfect on they own or with a cup of tea.
Julia Wolf
January 14, 2015 at 1:36 pmCan you freeze the dough for later use?
Droginator
January 16, 2017 at 8:56 amUsing fresh versus frozen fruit makes a big difference, so if you’re going to use fresh be very careful when adding in the berries or you’ll end up annihilating them. That being said, I’d recommend adding them AFTER mixing in the cream, otherwise they’ll probably get pulverized anyway and you’ll have a very mushy dough that you’ll have to make globs with instead of neatly cut wedges. Photos of the actual process on the blog page would be helpful.