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Orange Cranberry Scones

These Orange Cranberry Scones are tender, buttery, and lightly citrusy, with pops of tart cranberries in every bite. Finished with a simple orange glaze, they’re perfect for brunch, holiday mornings, or an easy make-ahead treat that feels a little special without a lot of fuss.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 7 minutes
Course Breads
Cuisine American/Canadian
Servings 12
Calories 293 kcal

Ingredients
  

Scones

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour + ¼ c. for work surface
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup cold unsalted butter
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp orange extract
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • 1 cup craisins

Glaze

  • 2/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tbsp fresh orange juice

Instructions
 

  • Line a large, rimmed baking parchment paper or a Silpat® baking mat. Set aside.
  • Pre-heat oven to 400°F, then add the baking sheet to oven when ready.
  • Mix two cups flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Cut in butter with fork until butter is in pea-sized pieces.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the heavy cream, sour cream, egg, vanilla extract, orange extract, and orange zest. Whisk to combine.
  • Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients just until combined. Add in the craisins and stir until just mixed.
  • Sprinkle ¼ cup of flour onto a clean work surface. Transfer scone batter onto floured surface and lightly knead into a ball.
  • Press the dough down into a ½” high rectangle (approximately 6” x 10”). Cut in half lengthwise, and then each half into 3 rectangles. Then, cut each rectangle diagonally to create triangle-shaped pieces.
  • Transfer the scones to the prepared baking sheet, leaving 1-2” between them. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • Bake the scones for 18-22 minutes, or until they are nicely golden brown and cooked through.
  • Remove from oven and cool for 5-10 minutes.
  • While the scones are cooling, prepare the orange glaze by stirring the powdered sugar and orange juice together in a small bowl until thoroughly combined.
  • Serve the scones warm drizzled with some of the orange glaze on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 293kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 166mgPotassium: 57mgFiber: 1gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 436IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg
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