Scones don’t have the best reputation on this side of the Atlantic. Most of them are drier than chalk and lacking in any discernable flavor. Scones have, it seems, not traveled well. But we’re campaigning to right this wrong. When done right, scones are creamy, buttery and the best kind of melt-in-your-mouth pastry. They’re just as awesome as the biscuit, but sweeter.

When it comes to scones, you can’t go wrong with the classic creamed scone. But if for one reason or another you’re bored with the original, a cream scone easily serves as a blank canvas to let your baking imagination go wild. Check out all the different variations we’ve found and love.

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  • Ginger Scones

    <strong>Get the <a href=”http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/ginger_scones/” target=”_blank”>Ginger Scones recipe</a> by Simply Recipes</strong>

  • Lemon Blueberry Scones

    <strong>Get the <a href=”http://www.pastryaffair.com/blog/2011/8/29/lemon-blueberry-scones.html” target=”_blank”>Lemon Blueberry Scones recipe</a> by Pastry Affair</strong>

  • Maple Bacon Brown Sugar Scones

    <strong>Get the <a href=”http://www.howsweeteats.com/2011/02/maple-bacon-brown-sugar-scones/” target=”_blank”>Maple Bacon Brown Sugar Scones recipe</a> by How Sweet It Is</strong>

  • Pumpkin Scones

    <strong>Get the <a href=”http://www.portuguesegirlcooks.com/2012/09/pumpkin-scones/” target=”_blank”>Pumpkin Scones recipe</a> by Portuguese Girl Cooks</strong>

  • Almond Joy Scones

    <strong>Get the <a href=”http://www.howsweeteats.com/2011/09/almond-joy-scones/” target=”_blank”>Almond Joy Scones recipe</a> by How Sweet It Is</strong>

  • Walnut Sage Scones With Brown Butter Maple Glaze

    <strong>Get the <a href=”http://food52.com/recipes/15547-walnut-sage-scones-with-brown-butter-maple-glaze” target=”_blank”>Walnut Sage Scones with Brown Butter Maple Glaze recipe</a> by MGrace via Food52</strong>

  • Lemon Cranberry Scones

    <strong>Get the <a href=”http://www.pastryaffair.com/blog/lemon-cranberry-scones.html” target=”_blank”>Lemon Cranberry Scones recipe</a> by Pastry Affair</strong>

  • Chocolate Coconut Scones

    <strong>Get the <a href=”http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/chocolate-coconut-scones/” target=”_blank”>Chocolate Coconut Scones recipe</a> by My Baking Addiction</strong>

  • Peach Cobbler Scones

    <strong>Get the <a href=”http://www.annies-eats.com/2012/08/13/peach-cobbler-scones/” target=”_blank”>Peach Cobbler Scones recipe </a>by Annie’s Eats</strong>

  • Glazed Orange Scones

    <strong>Get the <a href=”http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/glazed-orange-scones/” target=”_blank”>Glazed Orange Scones recipe</a> by My Baking Addiction</strong>

  • Mocha Scones

    <strong>Get the <a href=”http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/mocha-scones-recipe/” target=”_blank”>Mocha Scones recipe</a> by My Baking Addiction</strong>

  • Buttermilk Scones

    <strong>Get the <a href=”http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/13/buttermilk-scones_n_1343279.html” target=”_blank”>Buttermilk Scones recipe</a></strong>

  • Banana Nutella Scones

    <strong>Get the <a href=”http://www.bunsinmyoven.com/2011/03/11/banana-nutella-scones/” target=”_blank”>Banana Nutella Scones recipe</a> by Buns In My Oven</strong>

  • Chocolate Chip Scones

    <strong>Get the <a href=”http://www.bunsinmyoven.com/2010/02/07/chocolate-chip-scones/” target=”_blank”>Chocolate Chip Scones recipe</a> by Buns In My Oven</strong>

  • Scones

    <strong>Get the <a href=”http://mimithorisson.com/2012/11/03/all-you-need-is-thyme/” target=”_blank”>Scones recipe</a> by Manger</strong>

  • Figgy Scones

    <strong>Get the <a href=”http://www.macheesmo.com/2010/07/figgy-scones/” target=”_blank”>Figgy Scones recipe</a> by Macheesmo</strong>

  • Chocolate Toffee Scones

    <strong>Get the <a href=”http://www.pastryaffair.com/blog/2012/3/4/chocolate-toffee-scones.html” target=”_blank”>Chocolate Toffee Scones recipe</a> by Pastry Affair</strong>

  • Pesto Parmesan Scones

    <strong>Get the <a href=”http://www.howsweeteats.com/2012/03/pesto-parmesan-scones/” target=”_blank”>Pesto Parmesan Scones recipe</a> by How Sweet It Is</strong>

  • Vanilla Fig Scones

    <strong>Get the <a href=”http://food52.com/recipes/19625-vanilla-fig-scones” target=”_blank”>Vanilla Fig Scones recipe</a> by fiveandspice via Food52</strong>

  • Strawberry Lemonade Scones

    <strong>Get the <a href=”http://www.munchkinmunchies.com/2011/05/strawberry-lemonade-scones.html” target=”_blank”>Strawberry Lemonade Scones recipe</a> by Munchkin Munchies</strong>

  • Apple Cider Scones

    <strong>Get the <a href=”http://littleboxbrownie.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/apple-cider-scones.html” target=”_blank”>Apple Cider Scones recipe</a> by Little Box Brownie</strong>

  • Sprinkled Strawberry Coconut Milk Scones

    <strong>Get the <a href=”http://www.howsweeteats.com/2013/01/sprinkled-strawberry-coconut-milk-scones/” target=”_blank”>Sprinkled Strawberry Coconut Milk Scones recipe</a> by How Sweet It Is</strong>

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