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White Chocolate Cranberry Scones

These White Chocolate Cranberry Scones are crispy on the exterior and super moist throughout. They are tender without being dry at all. The tangy juiciness of fresh cranberries melds perfectly with the sweetness of silky white chocolate.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
20 mins
Total Time
49 mins
Servings: 16 scones
Calories: 256 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all purpose flour
  • ⅔ cups white sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp table salt
  • 2 sticks 16 TB salted butter, frozen
  • 2 cups fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips plus 1/2 cup for drizzle
  • 1 cup whole sour cream
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 egg + 2 tsp water lightly beaten together (for egg wash)
  • coarse sugar for sprinkling

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Using large holes of a box grater, grate frozen butter into the flour. Use fingers to work in the butter until it resembles a coarse meal. Stir in white chocolate chips.
  2. In separate bowl, whisk together sour cream, eggs, and vanilla until smooth and incorporated.
  3. Use a fork to stir sour cream mixture into flour mixture until large clumps form. Gently stir in cranberries. Use hands to form dough into two even sized balls. (As you work the dough, it will come together and form balls; don't overwork dough.)
  4. If dough is sticky and needs to firm up a bit, wrap dough balls tightly and chill until it's easier to work with, about 20-30 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, line baking sheets with parchment paper. Set oven to 400F, with rack on lower-middle position.
  6. On a lightly floured, flat surface, pat each dough ball evenly into an 8-inch circle, about 3/4 inch thick each. Using a very sharp knife, cut each circle into 8 triangle wedges. Place triangles on lined baking sheets, 1 inch apart.
  7. Brush the egg wash on top of each triangle. Sprinkle tops with coarse sugar.
  8. Bake one sheet at a time, about 14-17 minutes or just until tops are light golden. Do not over bake.
  9. Allow scones to cool completely to room temp.
  10. Melt 1/2 cup white chocolate chips and drizzle over the top. Serve immediately, or store in airtight container for up to 2 days. Baked scones are best within first 24 hours. If they are very slightly under baked, they will stay moist longer.
  11. *Note: If you want to make the dough ahead of time, simply wrap the two dough balls in cling wrap and chill up to 2 days in fridge. Then, shape and bake as directed.

Nutrition Information

Calories 256kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.003g Cholesterol 42mg (14%) Sodium 260mg (11%) Potassium 109mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 149IU (3%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 80mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16scones

Amount Per Serving

Calories 256

% Daily Value*

Calories 256kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.003g 0%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Sodium 260mg 11%
Potassium 109mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 149IU 3%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 80mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%

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