Cranberry Orange Scones Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    25 mins

  • Cook Time

    25 mins

  • Total Time

    43 mins

  • Servings

    9 scones

  • Calories

    331 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert, Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    British

Cranberry Orange Scones Recipe

Soft and tender cranberry orange scones are inviting and flavorful. They are topped with a delightful orange glaze.

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Ingredients

Servings

Scones

  • ½ cup sugar
  • Zest of one orange
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup butter cold
  • ½ cup half and half
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon orange extract
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries cut in half
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • Sparkling Sugar

Glaze

  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 teaspoons half and half
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with silicone or parchment.
  2. In a large bowl, rub the sugar and orange zest together until fragrant. Whisk in the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Grate the cold butter into the flour mixture and toss to combine. In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the half and half, eggs, and orange extract.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and mix until the dough just starts to come together. Gently fold in the cranberries, being careful not to crush them.
  5. Pat the dough out into an 8-inch square, being careful not to overwork it.
  6. Cut 9 circles out of the dough using a biscuit cutter, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Brush with the cream and sprinkle with the sparkling sugar. Bake 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  8. To make the glaze, whisk the orange juice and powdered sugar together. Add the half and half as needed to make a glaze that's easy to drizzle, but not too runny. Drizzle the glaze over the scones.

Notes

  • Store scone dough. Keep it in one ball of dough or form into smaller scones. Cover tightly with plastic and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. 
  • Freeze scone dough. Shape the dough into scones, place them on a baking pan, then freeze. Once solid transfer them to a freezer-safe container (separate the layers with parchment paper or wax paper) and freeze for 3-4 weeks.
  • Storing baked scones. Store cooled orange cranberry scones for 2-3 days in an airtight contai
  • Bake them directly from the freezer, adding a few additional minutes, or let them thaw in the fridge before baking. Do not thaw on the counter. 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1scone Calories 331kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.4g Cholesterol 54mg (18%) Sodium 229mg (10%) Potassium 213mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 26g (52%) Vitamin A 454IU (9%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 87mg (9%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9scones

Amount Per Serving

Calories 331 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1scone
Calories 331kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.4g 20%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 229mg 10%
Potassium 213mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 26g 52%
Vitamin A 454IU 9%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 87mg 9%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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