Orange Cranberry Scones Snacks Recipe
I love making these delicious Orange Cranberry Scones for a perfect snack! They are tasty and easy to make. Let's get started! 🍊🍪
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl: This is where all the ingredients come together.
- Baking Sheet: To bake the scones to golden perfection.
- Pastry Cutter or Fork: Helps cut butter into the flour.
- Measuring Cups and Spoons: For precise ingredient measurements.
- Zester: To get fresh orange zest.
- Parchment Paper: Keeps the scones from sticking to the baking sheet.
- Wire Rack: For cooling the scones after baking.
- Rolling Pin: To roll out the dough evenly.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold butter cut into small cubes
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange juice freshly squeezed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Mix the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Add butter: Using a pastry cutter, mix until crumbly.
- Stir in zest and cranberries.
- Combine wet ingredients: milk, egg, vanilla, and orange juice in another bowl.
- Add the wet to dry ingredients until just combined.
- Knead gently on a floured surface and shape into a circle.
- Cut into 8 wedges.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
I like to use fresh orange zest for a zesty flavor. 🍊
Don't over-knead the dough. This keeps the scones tender.
For a sweeter touch, drizzle a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and orange juice over the top.
These scones are best when served warm with a pat of butter or a dollop of cream.
Store leftovers in an airtight container to keep them fresh!
Don't over-knead the dough. This keeps the scones tender.
For a sweeter touch, drizzle a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and orange juice over the top.
These scones are best when served warm with a pat of butter or a dollop of cream.
Store leftovers in an airtight container to keep them fresh!