"Cranberry Orange Scones are studded with tart cranberries and flavored with orange juice and zest, this Cranberry Orange Scone Recipe is a great make-ahead holiday breakfast idea!"
For the Cranberry Orange Scones:
– all-purpose flour
– baking powder
– granulated sugar
– salt
– Zest of one orange
– room temperature butter, sliced
– large eggs
– fresh orange juice
– milk
– fresh cranberries, coarsely chopped
To Make the Cranberry Orange Scones1. Combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and orange zest. Cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse sand.
To Make the Cranberry Orange Scones5. Pat each ball into an 8-inch circle. Place each ball onto a parchment paper-lined or greased cookie sheet. Score each circle with a knife into 6 wedges.
To Make the Sweet Orange Glaze1. While the cranberry orange scones are cooling to room temperature, stir the melted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and orange juice together until smooth.