Orange Cranberry Scones

Orange cranberry scones seem like the perfect Christmas morning treat. Don’t you think so? Oooh, or truly ANY morning will do for me!

The smell alone makes my mouth water and oranges and cranberries are the PERFECT combo in this scrumptious baked goodie. And who doesn’t love a little extra sweetness with a delectable orange glaze drizzled on top?!

Y’all, these scones are calling my name!

Ingredients:

Scones

2 c. all-purpose flour + ¼ c. for work surface
3 t. baking powder
½ c. granulated sugar
¼ t. salt
½ c. cold unsalted butter
½ c. heavy cream
¼ c. sour cream
1 large egg
1 t. vanilla extract
¼ t. orange extract
1 t. orange zest, preferably organic
1 c. craisins

Glaze

2/3 c. powdered sugar
1-2 T. fresh orange juice

Directions:

1. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat® baking mat. Set aside.
2. 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.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the heavy cream, sour cream, egg, vanilla extract, orange extract, and orange zest. Whisk to combine.
4. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients just until combined. Add in the craisins and stir until just mixed.
5. 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.
6. Transfer the scones to the prepared baking sheet, leaving 1-2” between them. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before baking.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Serve the scones warm drizzled with some of the orange glaze on top. Enjoy!

Prep time: 15 minutes + 30 minutes to chill
Baking time: 18-22 minutes
Yields: 12 scones

Yes PLEASE!

Wow! Enjoy these awesome orange cranberry scones and let me know if they make an appearance on Christmas morning.

Many blessings to you and yours!

In His Grace,

Callie

Orange Cranberry Scones

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Ingredients

  

Scones

• 2 cups all-purpose flour + ¼ c. 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 preferably organic
• 1 cup craisins

Glaze

• 2/3 cup powdered sugar
• 1-2 tablespoons fresh orange juice

Instructions

 

• Line a large rimmed baking sheet with 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. Enjoy!

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