Wow what a day yesterday! Thanksgiving is always amazing but seriously is it a lot of work. But now it’s time to just relax, do some simple baking and dive into these easy to make scones! I have the feeling a lot of you might have extra cranberries sitting around, so here’s a perfect use for them!

Normally I’m not a big scones fan, when I’ve gotten them at bakeries I think of them more as dry hockey pucks that need to be soaked in some sort of drink to become edible. These however are completely moist and flavorful all on their own! Party in your mouth right here :). The tartness of the berries is perfectly complimented by the sweet vanilla flavor in both the scones and the cream glaze, and I love how well the orange pairs with the cranberry. My favorite cranberry sauce is actually made with a fair amount of orange zest and juice (this here). The two were just meant to be together, and you and these scones – just meant to be together! You are going to love them!

Happy baking!

5 from 3 votes Review Recipe

Cranberry Orange Scones with Vanilla Cream Glaze

The perfect scone recipe for the holiday season! Tender scones are infused with fresh cranberries and vibrant orange flavor and finished with a creamy vanilla glaze.

Servings: 8

Prep30 minutesCook16 minutesReady in: 46 minutes

Ingredients2 cups (277g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level)8 Tbsp granulated sugar , divided2 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp salt8 Tbsp unsalted butter , frozen1/3 cup sour cream1/3 cup + 1 Tbsp heavy cream , divided1 large egg1 tsp vanilla extract1 Tbsp orange zest1 cup (heaping) fresh cranberries , diced into halvesGlaze1 cup powdered sugar2 Tbsp heavy cream1 Tbsp milk1/2 tsp vanilla extract

InstructionsPreheat oven to 400 degrees. In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, 6 Tbsp of the granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt for 20 seconds. Grate butter and add to dry mixture, then using a long pronged fork or pastry cutter, cut butter into flour until it resembles coarse meal. Make a well in center mixture.In a small mixing bowl whisk together 1/3 cup of the sour cream, cream, egg, vanilla and orange zest until well blended. Pour sour cream mixture into well in dry mixture and using a rubber spatula fold mixture until it starts to come together in large clumps. In a small bowl toss cranberries with remaining 2 Tbsp granulated sugar then pour cranberry mixture into dough mixture. Gently knead mixture by hand (in bowl or on counter) about 5 times, or just until it comes together.Dust a clean surface with flour and drop dough onto surface. Gently pat and shape into an 8-inch round. Cut into 8 wedges then transfer to a Silpat or parchment paper lined baking sheet. Brush tops with remaining 1 Tbsp cream. Bake in preheated oven until golden, about 16 - 18 minutes. Cool on a wire rack then drizzle with Vanilla Cream Glaze and allow glaze to set at room temperature. Store in an airtight container. Best served day prepared.For the glaze: In a mixing bowl whisk together all glaze ingredients until well blended.

Nutrition Facts Cranberry Orange Scones with Vanilla Cream Glaze

	Amount Per Serving

Calories 416 Calories from Fat 180

% Daily Value*

Fat 20g31%Saturated Fat 12g75%Cholesterol 77mg26%Sodium 211mg9%Potassium 193mg6%Carbohydrates 55g18%Fiber 1g4%Sugar 27g30%Protein 3g6% Vitamin A 665IU13%Vitamin C 1mg1%Calcium 88mg9%Iron 2mg11% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition values are estimates only. See full disclaimer here.

Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanKeyword: Cranberry Scones, Scones Author: Jaclyn

5 from 3 votes

Review Recipe

Nutrition Facts Cranberry Orange Scones with Vanilla Cream Glaze

	Amount Per Serving

Calories 416 Calories from Fat 180

% Daily Value*

Fat 20g31%Saturated Fat 12g75%Cholesterol 77mg26%Sodium 211mg9%Potassium 193mg6%Carbohydrates 55g18%Fiber 1g4%Sugar 27g30%Protein 3g6% Vitamin A 665IU13%Vitamin C 1mg1%Calcium 88mg9%Iron 2mg11% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition values are estimates only. See full disclaimer here.

Nutrition Facts

Cranberry Orange Scones with Vanilla Cream Glaze

	Amount Per Serving

Calories 416 Calories from Fat 180

% Daily Value*

Fat 20g31%

Saturated Fat 12g75%

Cholesterol 77mg26%

Sodium 211mg9%

Potassium 193mg6%

Carbohydrates 55g18%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 27g30%

Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A 665IU13%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 88mg9%

Iron 2mg11%

  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanKeyword: Cranberry Scones, Scones

Author: Jaclyn