Mini Strawberry Orange Scones
Armed with a flaky crust on the outside and full of strawberry and orange hints on the inside, these Mini Strawberry Orange Scones are the perfect treat!
Every so often, I stop at Starbucks on my way to work in the mornings. I get my usual chai latte and eagerly scan their baked goods.
More often than not, I can resist that sugary temptation behind the counter. But every once in a while, I just have to cave in. Their scones and croissants are one of my favorites. And it just pairs so perfectly with coffee or tea, so how can I pass it up?
So when I stopped at Starbucks a few weeks ago, I confidently marched right past the baked goods. And you know what my secret weapon was? These Mini Strawberry Orange Scones. Armed with a flaky crust on the outside and full of strawberry and orange hints on the inside, these scones are the perfect treat to fill you up in the mornings.
These Mini Strawberry Orange Scones are soft, moist, and full of flavor. These cuties definitely help me forget about all of those bakery treats lurking around in Starbucks.
And because these treats are mini, it just seems to taste even better! And if you’re anything like me, mini foods are hard to resist!
The best part about these Mini Strawberry Orange Scones, besides being delicious, is how easy they are to make.
Whenever I hear the word scone, I automatically think of some pastry chef whipping up this treat that takes hours on end. Well, lucky for me (and you), these scones take just about 15 minutes of prep time. And 15 minutes to yield this flavorful treat is a winner in my book.
To make these scones, I used this mini scone pan that I bought from Crate & Barrel. Remember, I love mini foods, so this was too hard to pass up! But if you don’t have a mini pan, feel free to shape these Mini Strawberry Orange Scones into regular sized ones.
One these scones come out of the oven, prepare to be amazed.
These Mini Strawberry Orange Scones are bursting with flavor and contain the perfect amount of sweetness. And if you’re thinking that these would be dry, think again! I’m not a fan of dry scones, so I made sure that these came out extra soft and moist. So if that’s the way you like your scones, then this recipe was made for you!
Looking for more baked goodies? I’ve got you covered!
- Berry Cream Cheese Turnovers
- Mini Blueberry Loaves
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Muffins
- Apple Cinnamon Muffins
- White Chocolate Blondies

Mini Strawberry Orange Scones
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup frozen unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste, or vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- ½ cup heavy cream, plus more for tops of scones
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, diced
Orange Glaze
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. If making regular scones, line a large baking pan with a silpat baking mat or parchment paper. If using mini scone pan, lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Using a pastry cutter or fork, cut butter into flour mixture until it resembles small pebbles. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk vanilla extract, egg, heavy cream, and orange zest.
- Make a well in center of the dough mixture and pour in cream mixture. Using a spoon or your hands, gently mix until just combined. Lightly toss in strawberries.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. If making regular sized scones, shape dough into a large ball, cut into wedges, and place onto baking pan. If using mini scone pan, break dough into chunks and fill scone mold.
- Brush tops of scones with extra cream, if desired. Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until tops are lightly golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
- Whiles scones are cooling, prepare the glaze.In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, powdered sugar, and cream. Whisk until it reaches desired consistency, adding more sugar/cream if needed. Drizzle over tops of cooled scones.
Gayle – As a barista of five years at Starbucks, I have tried my hardest to avoid the pastry case at all costs. I’d like to chalk my willpower up to the same philosophy that you have…there are delicious homemade pastries at home! 🙂 These scones are adorable and delicious looking. I bet the house smells AMAZING while baking these beauties.
Thanks, Erin! I’m sure you have stronger willpower than I do since you work at Starbucks! 🙂 And yes, these scones smelled so good when they were baking!
I love that you bought a mini-scone pan. That is too cute. This is a great weekend breakfast, Gayle! And my husband is addicted to chai lattes. He can’t stop!
Thanks, Mir! I just can’t resist anything in mini form!
I LOVE how adorable these are! Mini food always tastes better…mostly because I get to eat double the amount! The strawberry orange combo is so fresh and perfect for summer…pinned!
Haha I like your thinking, Taylor! Thanks for the kind words and pin!
These scones are beautiful! Love the orange and strawberry – gorgeous flavours! Mini scones are definitely my favourite too! 😀
Thank you, Jess! Mini scones are just too cute and delish!
Love the minis!!! Plus, this flavor combo sounds delicious. Such a fun treat! Pinned!
Thank you, Blair!
These are gorgeous, Gayle! I love this flavor combination!
Thanks, Kelly! Strawberries and oranges go so well together!
These scones are gorgeous, Gayle! I love that they’re mini! The strawberry orange combo sounds so refreshing and delicious – perfect for summer!
Thanks, Kelly! I love that these are mini too, it’s more fun to eat! 🙂
Gayle these sound amazing! Love that they’re mini, love the vibrant colors in them, love the flavor combo… Love it all the way around!
Thanks, Sam!
These mini scones are so cute and that glaze on top looks delicious! 🙂
Thanks, Christin! The glaze is the perfect topping for these scones!
These look like some seriously amazing scones!! Annd now I need a mini scone pan 🙂
Thanks, Sues! The mini scone pan was just too hard to pass up! 🙂
I love mini things, I love sweet things. Therefore – – I love these scones!!
Mini scones are the best! Thanks for the kind words!
Starbucks has so many tempting goodies! I usually just get suckered into buying a sugar packed frappuccino of sorts. Go you for resisting temptation! This scones look like a great way to avoid it!
Thanks, Shelby! I do cave every now and then, but these scones really did the trick and fulfilled my cravings! 🙂
I’m so addicted to Starbucks too and go just about every day. If I was armed with these minies, I would have the power to resist too! That glaze sounds fantastic and that mini pan is pretty groovy too!
Thanks, Rachelle! These mini scones are just too fun to eat!
Love scones! These look perfect Gayle! Ant the pictures are so bright and colorful! Pinning of course!
Thanks for the scone love and pin, Mira!
So scrumptious, Gayle! My mouth is watering!! I really need these in my life!
Thanks, Annie!
I never can’t resist that sugary temptation!! And scones are my favorite. As you said they go perfect with a cup of tea or coffee. I definitely need to try tris recipe. Happy weekend!!
Thanks so much for the kind words, Oriana! Hope you have a wonderful weekend, too!
Starbie’s is where I first fell in love with scones. . and I didn’t make my own until just a few years ago! Don’t know what took me so long! Gayle, I LOVE these mini strawberry orange scones! I didn’t know mini scone pans existed! where have I been?!
Thanks, Alice! Starbucks has some tasty scones but these definitely rival them! And you can’t beat mini foods!
These scones are the perfect reminder that I don’t make them enough, and I love strawberry and orange together! And I love that they’re small so I can eat a couple. 🙂 Pinned!
Thanks for the kind words and pin, Marcie!
These are so CUTE! Love the strawberry and orange flavor combo, that’s unusual but sounds delicious.
Thanks, Medha! Strawberry and orange make a delicious combo!
strawberry and orange scones sound like am amazing combo! so much flavor! and I totally agree Starbucks has so many wonderful baked yummies! 😉 anyways theses scones looks de-lish!
Thanks, Michele!
Love the strawberry and orange! I am a sucker for the baked goods, too — these will definitely do the trick! Pinned!
Thanks, Ashley!
Mmmm scones! They are one of my very favorite breakfast treats to make! These sound delicious with the orange and strawberry … and mini is always better!! 🙂
Thanks, Ashley!
love these scones Gayle, so fresh and yum! and thanks for the link to that mini scone pan, I am going to get it! looks really good, hard to resist haha 😀 Have a great weekend!
Thank you, Manali! I think you’ll love the mini scone pan!
Very refreshing looking scones, Gayle! I love making berry scones, addition of orange sounds a very good idea! I’m totally with you on making them mini! Perfect for portion control 🙂
Thanks, Savita!
These scones look fantastic Gayle! I have a hard time resisting the scones at Starbucks too, they are just so good. And then I make some and remember that homemade are a thousand times better! Definitely need to try this flavour combo soon!
Yes! Homemade scones definitely beat the Starbucks kind. Thanks, Stacey!
I love all things mini because… Well… I can eat MOREEE! lol!
Exactly, Gigi! Thanks!
These really look like the perfect scones!! Summer perfect 🙂
Thanks, Zainab!
These scones look amazing! Scones are the best – I love their texture. And these are so cute and little!! The flavor combo of orange and strawberry sounds to die for :).
Thanks, Annie! Mini foods just seem to taste better! 🙂
These look so amazing Gayle! I love the orange strawberry combo – they always compliment each other perfectly! Nothing beats scones, they are the ultimate summery treat!
Thank you, Harriet Emily!
Oooh, strawberry and orange sounds like a winning combination, Gayle! One of those ‘why didn’t I think of that’ sort of combos!
It really is hard to resist Starbucks goodies, isn’t it, but having one of these in my bag would definitely make it easier!
Thanks, Helen!
These sound amazing! Love mini anything and I love crate and barrel. Wish we had one where I live, but maybe its a good thing we don’t, hehe. Pinning! 🙂
Thanks, Cyndi! Yes, Crate & Barrel is dangerous! 🙂
Adore your mini scones, Gayle! Strawberries and orange together sounds heavenly and these minis would be the highlight of any summer party 🙂
Thanks so much for the kind words!
I can’t even go into Starbucks anymore because all of the baked goods are calling my name! They all look so good and they smell even better! I’m not good at saying no so I just have to avoid it all together! These cones look so soft and delicious! I love the strawberry and orange combo 🙂
Thanks, Izzy! Glad I’m not the only one who has a hard time resisting those Starbucks goodies! 🙂
I have got to get that mini scone pan. So cute! And these strawberry orange scones sound delicious! Way better than any baked good I could get at Starbucks : )
Thanks, Natalie! I just couldn’t resist that pan…mini foods are my weakness! 🙂
These scones look amazing! Love the strawberry orange combo!
Thanks, Kelley!
Oh, I bet your kitchen smelled amazing as these were baking! I just can’t resist mini food…it’s so stinking cute!!!!
Thanks, Jocelyn!
Dear Gayle, your scones look delightful! I would love one with a cup of tea…pinning for later! xo, Catherine
Thanks for the kind words and pin, Catherine!
I was hoping some of the people who commented would have actually made these! I made these and the dough was unworkable! I know scones are a very wet dough but these were almost a batter, I couldn’t roll them out so I plopped them on a silpat in globs and hoped for the best. Excellent flavor, but there is too much liquid or something. I imagine they work well for putting into a mold like your scone pan. They were so tasty though, I think I’ll try again and tweak some amounts. Thanks for the recipe and the idea though, if you can think of anywhere I might have gone wrong I’d appreciate some tips!
Hi Rachel! I am so sorry that the dough was too wet! I really appreciate you letting me know that. I have not had a problem making these, but an actual scone pan might be easier with these mini scones, since the batter is more liquidy. I have made other scones that have turned out well, so my only suggestion would be to either add more flour, or decrease the amount of liquid to about 4 tablespoons and maybe try some Greek yogurt for extra moisture. I have another scone recipe on my site (banana bread scones) and that really helps. Thanks again for letting me know. Hope you have a great day!