Weight Watchers Cranberry Scones Recipe

Name: Weight Watchers Cranberry Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 c. all purpose flour (reserve 2 Tbsp.); 1/3 c. plus 2 tsp. sugar; 2 Tbsp. grated orange peel; 2 1/4 tsp. double acting baking powder; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 c. reduced calorie margarine; 1 c. coarsely chopped cranberries; 1/4 c. currants; 1/2 c. skim or low fat buttermilk; 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Servings: persons

2 1/4 c. all purpose flour (reserve 2 Tbsp.)
1/3 c. plus 2 tsp. sugar
2 Tbsp. grated orange peel
2 1/4 tsp. double acting baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. reduced calorie margarine
1 c. coarsely chopped cranberries
1/4 c. currants
1/2 c. skim or low fat buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla extract

1
Using a fork, in large bowl combine flour, sugar, orange peel, baking powder and baking soda.
2
With pastry blender, cut in margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3
Add cranberries and currants.
4
Stir to combine.
5
Add buttermilk and vanilla to flour mixture and stir to combine (mixture will be dry).
6
Form dough into 2 equal balls.
7
Preheat oven to 400u00b0.
8
Sprinkle clean work surface with 1 tablespoon reserved flour.
9
Work 1/2 dough into 6-inch circle about 1/2-inch thick.
10
Cut circle into 6 equal wedges.
11
Place wedges on nonstick baking sheet, leaving a space of about 1-inch between each.
12
Repeat procedure, using remaining flour and dough.
13
Bake until lightly browned, about 10 to 15 minutes.
14
Remove scones to wire rack to cool.

794

kcal

Calories

Fat

125

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 c. all purpose flour (reserve 2 Tbsp.), 1/3 c. plus 2 tsp. sugar, 2 Tbsp. grated orange peel, 2 1/4 tsp. double acting baking powder, and more.

Yes, Weight Watchers 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.

Weight Watchers Cranberry Scones

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