Cranberry Orange Scones
Cranberry Orange Scones are a delightful blend of sweet-tart cranberries and zesty orange, perfect for brightening any breakfast or brunch. These warm, flaky scones are easy to make and sure to impress your family and friends. Serve them fresh from the oven with butter or enjoy them as an afternoon snack alongside your favorite tea. Get ready to indulge in a flavor experience that will leave you craving more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 12 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted cold butter, cubed
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 large eggs
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup fresh or dried cranberries
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in heavy cream, eggs, orange zest, and vanilla until just combined; do not overmix.
- Gently fold in cranberries.
- Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone (70g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: To achieve flaky scones, ensure your butter is very cold before use. For added flavor variations, you can substitute cranberries with blueberries or nuts or sprinkle in some cinnamon.