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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Christmas
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • zest of 1 large orange
  • 1/2 cup cubed, cold, unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries (I use fresh when they are in season.)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

ADD A LITTLE ORANGE GLAZE

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsps fresh orange juice
  • 1/2 tsp orange zest (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and orange zest.
  • Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Stir in the dried cranberries. (If using fresh you will need to cut the in half.) 
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream, egg, and vanilla. Add to the dry ingredients and gently mix just until combined.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape into an 8-inch circle. Cut into 8 wedges.
  • Place scones on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15–18 minutes, or until lightly golden. (I put my oven on 375° and cook for about 10 minutes.)
  • Let cool slightly before glazing.

Make the Orange Glaze

  • Whisk powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth. Drizzle over warm or cooled scones and sprinkle with extra orange zest if desired.
  • You will love these scones!!
Keyword cranberry orange scones, go-to-recipe for the holidays