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Cranberry Orange Scones Recipe
Soft and tender cranberry orange scones are inviting and flavorful. They are topped with a delightful orange glaze.
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
43 mins
Servings: 9 scones
Calories: 331 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Breakfast
Cuisine:
British
Ingredients
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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with silicone or parchment.
- In a large bowl, rub the sugar and orange zest together until fragrant. Whisk in the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 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.
- 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.
- Pat the dough out into an 8-inch square, being careful not to overwork it.
- Cut 9 circles out of the dough using a biscuit cutter, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush with the cream and sprinkle with the sparkling sugar. Bake 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 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.
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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
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
% 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.