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    Home » Breakfast

    Cranberry Orange Scones

    January 9, 2017 by Melissa Griffiths 5 Comments

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    Cranberry Orange Scones are tender and lightly sweetened, with an orange glaze drizzled on top. You’ll love how easy this scones recipe is to make!

    homemade cranberry orange scones

    I love starting the day with something sweet. If you do too, you’re going to want to make these golden brown, tender, lightly sweetened Cranberry Orange Scones asap.

    What are Scones?

    Scones are a type of quick bread, similar to biscuits. They don’t have yeast in them, so scone recipes don’t take as long to make. Instead of yeast, scones are made with either baking soda or baking powder.

    Utah’s been having a bitter cold winter this year. The other day, when I was out running errands, I stopped by a local sandwich/bakery, Kneaders, to buy a hot chocolate to warm up.

    The line to order is right in front of all the sweet treats and I couldn’t resist buying one of their cranberry orange scones to enjoy with my hot chocolate. I loved the combination and couldn’t wait to go home and recreate the scones at home for my family. 

    Collage of making cranberry orange scones

    How are scones made?

    Scones are super easy to make, the key is to not over work the dough so they’re tender.

    You can cut the scones with a biscuit cutter, but the easiest way to make them is to shape the dough into a circle and cut the dough into wedges.

    plated cranberry orange scone drizzled with orange glaze

    The glaze adds a little extra sweetness and a brighter orange flavor to the cranberry orange scones. And I think it just makes them look more fun.

    Bring a little sunshine to your cold winter mornings by baking this Cranberry Orange Scones recipe.

    If you enjoy scone recipes, here are a few more to make:

    • Dreamy Cream Orange Cherry Scones
    • Homemade Pancake Syrup and Utah Scones
    • Cranberry Pear Scones
    homemade cranberry orange scones
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    Cranberry Orange Scones

    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time12 mins
    Total Time22 mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Servings: 8 servings
    Author: Barbara Schieving

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup sugar
    • Finely grated zest from 1 orange
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 5 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into ¼-inch cubes
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • ½ cup dried cranberries
    • 2 tablespoons milk or cream for glazing

    Icing:

    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • 2 tablespoons orange juice

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425°.
    • In a large mixing bowl, stir together sugar and orange zest until well blended. Add flour, baking powder, and salt; whisk to combine. Use a pastry blender or your fingertips and quickly cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in heavy cream with a rubber spatula or fork until dough begins to form, about 30 seconds. Add cranberries.
    • Dump dough on a work surface and knead dough just until it comes together. Pat the dough into an 8-inch circle. Use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to cut dough into 8 wedges.
    • Place wedges on an ungreased or parchment lined baking sheet. Brush the top of the scones lightly with milk or cream. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, until scones are firm to the touch and the tops are light brown.
    • Prepare Icing: Whisk together powdered sugar and orange juice to create a thin glaze. Drizzle icing over warm scones.
    • Serve warm or at room temperature.

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    1. Ellen Hood

      January 17, 2017 at 10:18 am

      The Cranberry Orange Scones were delicious. Thank you

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    2. Rocky Mountain Woman

      January 12, 2017 at 3:42 pm

      Looks amazing, Barbara! I’m all over something sweet for breakfast, especially on the weekends.

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    3. Carol knutsen

      January 12, 2017 at 12:39 pm

      Can I use fresh cranberries, and how much?

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      • Barbara Schieving

        January 12, 2017 at 12:43 pm

        Hi Carol – that should work. I’d use 1/2 cup halved cranberries.

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    4. Carol

      January 11, 2017 at 11:36 am

      Gosh, I’ve never made, nor have I ever eaten scones. My mother in law raves about them. You sure couldn’t go wrong with that flavor combination. How great is it to make something in your own kitchen that you enjoy at a restaurant? That looks like the perfect pick-me-up with a cup of hot chocolate. 🙂

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