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Cranberry Orange Cream Scones
5 from 68 votes

Cranberry Orange Cream Scones

These cranberry orange cream scones combine tart dried cranberries with the bright zest and juice of orange, folded into a creamy dough that bakes into tender, golden scones with a slightly crumbly texture. The sweetened cream and vanilla extract enrich the dough, while the orange provides a fresh citrus note that balances the dried fruit's tartness. Their moderate size and distinct shape make them suitable for breakfast or an afternoon treat.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 18 mini two-bite scones
Calories: 11451 kcal
Course: Dessert, Breakfast, Snacks, Brunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 small orange $0.42
  • 1.25 cups all-purpose flour $0.13, plus some for dusting
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar $0.05, divided
  • 2 tsp baking powder $0.08
  • 1/2 tsp salt $0.02
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries $0.29
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream $0.78
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract $0.07

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Use a zester or small-holed cheese grater to zest the orange. Squeeze the juice into a separate small bowl. Set the zest and juice aside.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, 1/4 cup of the powdered sugar, baking powder, salt, and dried cranberries.
  3. Stir 1/2 tsp of the orange zest and the vanilla extract into the heavy whipping cream. Pour the cream mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients and stir them together until a sticky ball of dough forms.
  4. Generously dust a clean work surface with flour, then scrape the dough out of the bowl onto the work surface. Divide the dough into three pieces and shape each piece into a disc, about 3-inches in diameter and about 1/2-inch thick. Cut each disc into six wedges.
  5. Place the cut scones onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake the scones for 15 minutes, or just until they begin to turn slightly golden brown on the edges. Allow the scones to cool completely after baking.
  6. While the scones are baking or cooling, stir together the remaining 1/2 cup powdered sugar with 1 Tbsp of the orange juice (or just enough to make a thick glaze) and another pinch of orange zest.
  7. When the scones are completely cool, drizzle the orange glaze over top and serve.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving Calories 114.51kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 13.92g (5%) Protein 0.88g (2%) Fat 5.34g (8%) Sodium 136.68mg (6%) Fiber 0.35g (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18 mini two-bite scones

Amount Per Serving

Calories 11451

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving
Calories 114.51kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 13.92g 5%
Protein 0.88g 2%
Fat 5.34g 8%
Sodium 136.68mg 6%
Fiber 0.35g 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.