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two small cranberry scones stacked with a simple glaze drizzled on top. a small white bowl of cranberries are in back as well as more scones to the sides.
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Cranberry Scones

These delicious Cranberry Scones are tender, moist and bursting with juicy cranberries! The tart cranberries are complemented by the lightly sweetened scone and can be enjoyed for breakfast or served as a dessert - so good! The simple glaze adds a touch of sweetness and is totally optional!
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword scone recipe, scones
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings 12 scones
Calories 291kcal
Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cranberries fresh or frozen
  • ¾ cup heavy cream very cold
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter very cold, cut into small cubes

Topping (Optional)

  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream very cold
  • 2 tablespoons sanding sugar

Glaze (Optional)

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons heavy cream or whole milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract or orange extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together all purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder and salt.
    2 cups all purpose flour, ½ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup light brown sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt
  • Using a pastry cutter, cut the butter into the flour mixture until only a handful of small, pea-sized pieces of butter remain.
    6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg and vanilla extract.
    ¾ cup heavy cream, 1 large egg, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Pour cream mixture into flour mixture and stir with a fork until mostly combined.
  • Add in the cranberries and gently fold everything together until a dough forms. 
    1 cup cranberries
  • Divide the dough in two. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat into two discs about 1 inch thick.
  • Use a large knife or bench scraper to cut into 6 to 8 wedges. Transfer scones to the prepared baking sheet. Optional: Brush the tops of scones with heavy cream. Sprinkle with sanding sugar if desired.
    1 tablespoon heavy cream, 2 tablespoons sanding sugar
  • Bake for 16 to 19 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through, rotating baking sheet halfway through.
  • Serve warm or room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container. Best enjoyed the day they are baked.

Glaze

  • Whisk powdered sugar and cream together in a small bowl until smooth. If it's too thin, add additional powdered sugar one tablespoon at a time to thicken it. If it's too thick, add additional cream or milk one teaspoon at a time to thin it. Flavor with orange just, orange zest or vanilla extract if desired.
    1 cup powdered sugar, 2 to 3 tablespoons heavy cream, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Notes

Storage Information
Scones should be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for 1 to 2 days or store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
To freeze, wrap individually in plastic wrap and then place in a freezer ziploc bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature.
Tools Needed
large baking sheet |Parchment paper or a silicone baking matpastry cutter |  pastry brushbench scraper 

Nutrition

Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 111mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 476IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg