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Orange Cranberry Scones
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Orange Cranberry Scones

Orange Cranberry Scones are light and flaky with a delicious orange flavor and chewy cranberries.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time22 minutes
Chilling Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 7 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cranberries
Servings: 12 Scones
Calories: 285kcal
Author: Laura Lynch

Ingredients

For the scones:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon orange extract
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest preferably organic
  • 1 cup dried cranberries

For the glaze:

  • 2/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
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Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon baking mat. Set aside.
  • Mix two cups flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry cutter or fork until butter is in pea-sized pieces. Or grate frozen butter into the dry ingredients.
  • 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 dried cranberries and stir until just mixed.
  • Sprinkle some flour onto a clean work surface. Transfer scone batter onto floured surface and lightly knead into a ball. Press the dough 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 baking sheet, leaving 1-2” between them. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • Put the baking sheet in the oven when ready. 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. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 236mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 438IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1mg