Fresh Cranberry-Chocolate Scones Recipe

Name: Fresh Cranberry-Chocolate Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups flour; 2 tablespoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons salt; ½ cup sugar (or brown sugar); ½ cup butter, cubed; ½ cup milk; ¼ cup cream; 2 eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 1 cup cranberries, coarsely chopped; ½ cup chocolate chips (white or semi-sweet, use a bit more if you like); ¾ cup powdered sugar; ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 ¼ tablespoons milk

Servings: persons

4 cups flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
½ cup sugar (or brown sugar)
½ cup butter, cubed
½ cup milk
¼ cup cream
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup cranberries, coarsely chopped
½ cup chocolate chips (white or semi-sweet, use a bit more if you like)
¾ cup powdered sugar
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ¼ tablespoons milk

1
Preheat oven to 400.
2
Measure flour, baking powder, salt and sugar into a large bowl.
3
Mix in butter pieces with pastry blender (or fork, or two knives, or fingers) till coarse crumbs are formed.
4
In another bowl, combine milk, cream, eggs, and vanilla extract.
5
Slowly pour wet ingredients into dry crumb mixture and stir quickly, just until dough forms.
6
(Overmixing will result in tough scones.
7
).
8
Empty dough onto lightly-floured surface.
9
Knead three or four times with floury hands.
10
Dough will be sticky.
11
Shape dough into large, flat rectangle.
12
Cut into squares.
13
(or choose your favorite shape - I like to make 2 or 3 circles and then cut into wedges).
14
Place evenly on ungreased cookie sheet or baking stone (may want to line with parchment or silpat mat).
15
Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, until lightly browned.
16
Cool slightly on a rack and then glaze if desired.
17
For glaze: combine all ingredients till smooth and drizzle on slightly-cooled scones.

1100

kcal

Calories

Fat

158

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups flour, 2 tablespoons baking powder, 2 teaspoons salt, ½ cup sugar (or brown sugar), and more.

Yes, Fresh Cranberry-Chocolate 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.

Fresh Cranberry-Chocolate Scones

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