Moist Cranberry Orange Scones
Brighten your mornings with these delightful Moist Cranberry Orange Scones, a tender and buttery treat bursting with tart cranberries and zesty orange flavor. Perfectly balanced with a lightly sweet orange glaze, this easy scone recipe combines simple pantry staples with fresh, vibrant ingredients for a bakery-worthy result. The secret to their irresistible moist texture lies in the cold butter and heavy cream, while the orange zest and juicy cranberries add a refreshing twist. These scones come together in just 15 minutes of prep and bake to golden perfection in under 20 minutes, making them an ideal choice for breakfast, brunch, or an indulgent snack. Serve them warm with your favorite tea or coffee, and watch them disappear!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.333 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, cold
- 1 cup fresh cranberries, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 0.667 cup heavy cream, plus more for brushing
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1.5 tablespoons orange juice (for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Cut the cold butter into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Fold in the chopped cranberries and orange zest, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until the dough begins to come together. Be careful not to overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a few times until it fully comes together.
Shape the dough into a circle about 1 inch thick and 7 inches in diameter. Use a sharp knife or bench scraper to cut the dough into 8 even wedges.
Transfer the wedges to the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between them. Brush the tops with a little heavy cream to promote browning.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the scones are lightly golden on top.
While the scones cool slightly, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth and pourable.
Drizzle the glaze over the warm scones and let it set for a few minutes before serving.
Enjoy your moist and flavorful cranberry orange scones with a cup of tea or coffee!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2973 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 160.4 g | 206% | |
| Saturated Fat | 98.4 g | 492% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 623 mg | 208% | |
| Sodium | 2227 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 349.7 g | 127% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.3 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 143.9 g | ||
| Protein | 36.4 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 220 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 652 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
