Cranberry Orange Scones

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"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!"

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Fresh Cranberries

KEY INGREDIENT

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

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For the Sweet Orange Glaze – Melted Unsalted Butter – Powdered Sugar – Vanilla Extract – Fresh Orange Juice

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COOK TIME

TOTAL TIME

Yield

12 SCONES

20 MINUTES

35 MINUTES

PREP TIME

Cranberry Orange Scones Recipe

15 MINUTES

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To Make the Cranberry Orange Scones 1. Combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and orange zest. Cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse sand.

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To Make the Cranberry Orange Scones 2. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, orange juice, vanilla, and milk together. Stir in the cranberries.

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To Make the Cranberry Orange Scones 3. Then, combine the cranberry mixture and the flour mixture until the dough is moist, do not over mix.

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To Make the Cranberry Orange Scones 4. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead a couple of times. Divide dough into two equal balls.

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To Make the Cranberry Orange Scones 5. 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.

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To Make the Cranberry Orange Scones 6. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 20-30 minutes, or until done and lightly golden. Allow the scones to cool.

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To Make the Sweet Orange Glaze 1. While the cranberry orange scones are cooling to room temperature, stir the melted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and orange juice together until smooth.

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To Make the Sweet Orange Glaze 2. Drizzle the orange glaze over the cooled cranberry scones.

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To Make the Sweet Orange Glaze 3. Let the glaze harden.

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Enjoy!

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