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Cranberry orange scones with citrus glaze.
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Orange Cranberry Scones

The holidays wouldn’t be complete without easy Cranberry Orange Scones! Extra glaze tops these tender and flaky scones made with dried cranberries and orange flavors.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Chill Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 3 minutes
Course: Breakfast Recipes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cranberry and orange scones
Servings: 12 scones
Calories: 284kcal

Ingredients

SCONES

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

GLAZE

  • cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoon fresh orange juice

Instructions

  • Line a large, rimmed baking parchment paper or a Silpat® baking mat. Set aside.
  • 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.
  • Pre-heat oven to 400°F, then add the baking sheet to 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1grams | Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 64mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g
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