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Glazed Cranberry Orange Scones

Glazed Cranberry Orange Scones

These Glazed Cranberry Orange Scones are buttery, moist, and have a delightful orange glaze, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 scones
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • whisk
  • pastry cutter
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • box grater
  • Bench Scraper
  • Pastry Brush

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour spooned & leveled
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons orange zest about 1 orange

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter frozen
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Add-Ins

  • 1 heaping cup frozen cranberries

Orange Glaze

  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 2-3 Tablespoons fresh orange juice

Optional Topping

  • 1 Tablespoon heavy cream
  • coarse sugar

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and orange zest together in a large bowl. Grate the frozen butter and add it to the flour mixture. Combine until the mixture comes together in pea-sized crumbs.
  • Whisk ½ cup heavy cream, the egg, and vanilla extract together in a small bowl. Drizzle over the flour mixture, add the cranberries, and mix until everything is moistened.
  • Pour onto the counter and, with floured hands, work dough into a ball. Press into an 8-inch disc, then cut into 8 wedges.
  • Brush scones with remaining heavy cream and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  • Refrigerate the scones for at least 15 minutes.

Baking

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
  • After refrigerating, arrange scones 2-3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 22-25 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool.
  • Make the glaze by whisking confectioners’ sugar and orange juice. Drizzle over warm scones.

Storage

  • Leftover scones can be stored at room temperature for 2 days or in the refrigerator for 5 days.

Notes

For best results, freeze scone dough before baking. Scones can be prepared overnight through step 4 and baked the next day.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sconeCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg
Keyword baking, Breakfast, Cranberry, glazed scones, orange, scones
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