Cranberry Pecan Christmas Scones Recipe

Name: Cranberry Pecan Christmas Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 ½ cups flour; 2 ¼ teaspoons baking powder; ¼ cup sugar; ½ teaspoon nutmeg; 1 cup cold butter, chopped into small pieces; ½ cup dried sweetened cranberries (or Craisins); ¼ cup chopped pecans; ⅔ cup milk; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon milk; 2 teaspoons sugar

Servings: persons

3 ½ cups flour
2 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
¼ cup sugar
½ teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup cold butter, chopped into small pieces
½ cup dried sweetened cranberries (or Craisins)
¼ cup chopped pecans
⅔ cup milk
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk
2 teaspoons sugar

1
Combine first four ingredients in a large bowl; cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly.
2
Stir in cranberries and pecans.
3
Combine 2/3 C milk and egg, stirring with a wire whisk in a small bowl.
4
Gradually add milk mixture to flour mixture, stirring with a fork just until dry ingredients are moistened.
5
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead 3 or 4 times.
6
(It is normal for the dough to be slightly dry; however, if it is too dry to knead, sprinkle it with a little bit of water or milk.
7
).
8
Pat dough to 1-inch thickness; cut with a 2-inch biscuit cutter (or just cut into triangles).
9
Place scones on a lightly greased baking sheet.
10
Brush with 1 TB milk, and sprinkle with 2 tsp sugar.
11
Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until barely golden.
12
Cool slightly on a wire rack.

960

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 ½ cups flour, 2 ¼ teaspoons baking powder, ¼ cup sugar, ½ teaspoon nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Cranberry Pecan Christmas Scones falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cranberry Pecan Christmas Scones

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