Description
These Cranberry Orange Scones are a delightful breakfast treat with a perfect balance of tart cranberries and zesty orange flavor. They are easy to make and great for holiday mornings or any special occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and orange zest. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the cranberries.
- Prepare wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, and vanilla. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Shape and bake: Turn the dough out, shape into a circle, cut into wedges, and bake for 16–18 minutes until golden.
- Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar and orange juice for the glaze. Drizzle over scones before serving.
Notes
- You can use fresh cranberries instead of dried by chopping and tossing with sugar.
- Scones can be frozen and reheated in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
