Dried Cranberry Scones Recipe

Name: Dried Cranberry Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups self-rising flour; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/3 cup butter; 1 cup dried cranberries, sweetened; 1/2 cup half-and-half cream; 1 egg, slightly beaten; Glaze; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla; 1/4 cup orange juice, fresh

Servings: persons

2 1/4 cups self-rising flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 cup butter
1 cup dried cranberries, sweetened
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1 egg, slightly beaten
Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup orange juice, fresh

1
Mix dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
2
Cut in softened butter and mix until small crumbles form.
3
Add cranberries and mix well.
4
Add cream and egg and mix until dry ingredients are moistened and soft dough forms.
5
Turn dough onto floured surface and knead gently about 10 times.
6
Split dough into two portions and pat each portion into a round, about 1/2 inch thick.
7
Place both rounds onto a lightly greased cookie sheet and cut each into 8 pie-shaped portions.
8
Bake in 400 degree oven for about 15 - 20 minutes, until light golden brown.
9
Remove from cookie sheet immediately and place on plate.
10
While scones are baking, mix glaze ingredients. Do not make glaze too thin (add juice a little at a time).
11
Allow scones to cool about five minutes, then drizzle with glaze.
12
Serve warm, with butter (if desired).

744

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 cups self-rising flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Dried Cranberry 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.

Dried Cranberry Scones

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