Cranberry Orange Scones

overhead view of three scones on parchment paper with an orange cut in half

5 from 1 vote

Homemade Cranberry Orange Scones is a delicious blend of sweet and tart in one bite. A freshly baked treat packed with cranberries, orange, and sweetness.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cranberry orange scones

Servings:

Calories: 324kcal

Author: LaKita Anderson

Ingredients

Scones:
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 ½ teaspoon orange juice
1 cup frozen cranberries
Glaze:
1 ¼ cups powdered sugar
¼ cup orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, 2 ¼ teaspoons baking powder, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, ¼ teaspoon salt, and whisk together to make sure combined. In a small mixing bowl, stir together the 1 ¼ cups heavy cream, 1 tablespoon orange zest, 1 ½ teaspoons orange juice, and 1 cup frozen cranberries.
Make a well in the flour mixture and slowly pour in the heavy cream mixture and stir until everything comes together to form a soft dough.
Turn the dough out on a clean lightly floured surface and turn it a few times until the dough sticks together in a ball. Flatten out the ball to form a circle about ¾ inches thick and cut the same way as you would a pizza.
Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown.
Carefully remove the cranberry orange scones from the oven and while they are cooling for a few minutes make the orange glaze in a small bowl by whisking together the 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar, ¼ cup orange juice, and 1 teaspoon orange zest. If you would like a thicker glaze, then add additional powdered sugar and if you would like a thinner glaze, then add additional orange juice.
Evenly drizzle the glaze over each scone and serve warm or at room temperature. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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