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Better than Starbucks Cranberry Orange Scones

June 8 // 19 Comments // 3 Minute Read

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You’ll be transported to a whole other world with just one bite of this better than Starbucks scone recipe. They’re totally company worthy and freeze well too!

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OMG This is the breakfast recipe that I have been looking for!! These taste almost like the Starbucks Cranberry-orange scones... but BETTER! I didn't know that was possible. Starbucks scones are good, but these copycat starbucks scones are just simply amazing! #sconerecipe #copycatrecipe #cranberryorangescone #starbucksscones

Even though I don’t drink coffee {crazy, I know}, I’m still a huge Starbucks fan.

I feel like I’m going on a mini retreat when step inside and order my favorite Double Chocolately Chip Frappuccino. And if it’s close to lunchtime, I’ll splurge and get a warmed-up Cranberry Orange Scone too. Living dangerously, I tell you.

The last time I bit into a warm scone though, I had the most anti-Starbucks thought ever. I wondered if I could make my own Cranberry Orange Scone recipe at home.

I got right to work in the kitchen and glory be—got it right on the first try. It helps when you adapt a previous scone recipe, but still. I was kind of proud of myself!

I have to tell you—these scones are out of this WORLD. In fact, they tasted so good, Joseph {who isn’t a big fan of scones in the first place} couldn’t stop eating them! He was huge fan, and I know you will be too.

Sorry Starbucks, but this recipe is way better. 

How to Make Cranberry Orange Scones

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425 degrees and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper. Then in a food processor, add flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda and lightly mix. Add butter and pulse until mixture is coarse.

Starbucks Scone Recipe | Cut up the butter before mixing in food processor.

Step 2: Place mixture into a bowl and make a well in the center. Add egg, vanilla, orange zest, and buttermilk.

Starbucks Scone Recipe | Mix in the Eggs, Milk, and Mandarin Orange Zes

Step 3: Whisk with a fork until dough is soft, then stir in cranberries.

Starbucks Scone Recipe | Cranberries are the best part! Mix them in with a fork.

Step 4: Kneed gently on a lightly floured surface. Then pat with your hands until dough is about 1″ thick. Cut into triangles.

Starbucks Scone Recipe | Don't roll them too thin! Keep it about an inch thick.

Step 5: Place triangles on prepared baking sheet, and brush with melted butter. Put the scones in the oven and turn the temperature down to 400 degrees.

Starbucks Scone Recipe | Lightly brush with melted butter.

Step 6: Bake for 12-18 minutes, until outside just begins to brown. Drizzle with icing, if desired.

Starbucks Scone Recipe | Best if served with an icing topping! But they are delicious without it as well {if you're watching your sugar intake}
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Better than Starbucks Cranberry Orange Scones


★★★★★

5 from 3 reviews

  • Prep Time: 12 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 14–20 Scones 1x
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup unsalted butter cut into small pieces
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • zest from 1 mandarin orange
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter

For the Glaze:

  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 2 1/2 cup confectioner’s sugar
  • milk, as required

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor add flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda and lightly mix. Add butter and pulse until mixture is coarse.
  3. Place mixture into a bowl and make a well in the center. Add egg, vanilla, orange zest, and buttermilk. Stir with a fork until dough is soft. Stir in cranberries.
  4. Kneed gently on a lightly floured surface. Then pat with your hands until dough is about 1″ thick. Cut into triangles. Place triangles on the prepared baking sheet, and brush with melted butter. Put the scones in the oven and turn the temperature down to 400 degrees.
  5. Bake for 12-18 minutes, until outside just begins to brown.
  6. Mix icing ingredients and drizzle over warm scones.
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Cuisine: British

Keywords: cranberry orange scones, scones

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Total Cost: $4.47 for the batch or $.31/serving (1 scone)

For a special breakfast treat on the weekends, make these scones ahead of time and freeze in a big bag for later. They warm up nicely 20-25 seconds in the microwave, and are totally company worthy!

Want even more comforting breakfast goodies?

Blueberry Mall Muffins

These are a few of my go-to recipes:

  • Easy Carrot Bread
  • Blueberries and Cream Mall Muffins
  • Homemade English Muffins (Just like Thomas’s)

I also offer a FREE meal planning worksheet, which is guaranteed to reduce stress around dinner time. Although personally, I love planning out my breakfast, lunch, and snack ideas too! Get it HERE.

What is your opinion of scones? Are you a fan?

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Comments

  1. Lindsey Mozgai says

    November 23 at 10:10 am

    I like blueberry and chocolate chip scones, I’m not as a big a fan of the cranberry ones. But they look just like the starbucks ones!

    Reply
    • Kalyn Brooke says

      November 27 at 1:59 am

      And they taste better! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Sandie @ Fulfilled For Less says

    November 24 at 1:16 pm

    Oh yum!! These look absolutely to-die for! I will have to print this one out for my pretty awesome recipe binder 😉

    Reply
    • Kalyn Brooke says

      November 27 at 1:57 am

      I’ll have a typed up copy available for download soon! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Millennial Money says

    November 29 at 5:47 pm

    Learning how to cook your favorite meals at home has got to be a top creative savings strategy. Delicious food is just one eager cook away from reality.

    Reply
  4. Lynne J says

    December 11 at 1:11 am

    How can I make these without a food processor?

    Reply
    • Kalyn Brooke says

      December 12 at 12:31 pm

      Absolutely! I would just use 2 knives or a pastry blender to cut in the butter. This video shows how to do that. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3SJVjCkpR0

      Reply
  5. Amandaa82 says

    October 11 at 11:18 pm

    How do you think this would turn out with whole wheat flour? Thank you

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    • Kalyn Brooke says

      October 15 at 7:47 pm

      You could give it a try. I’m not sure how it would taste.

      Reply
      • Misty says

        December 13 at 2:50 am

        Could I make these with fresh rather than dried cranberries?

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        • Kalyn Brooke says

          December 14 at 2:33 pm

          I don’t know. You could try it and find out! 🙂

          Reply
  6. Shelley says

    July 13 at 8:20 pm

    Easy and delicious. I made theses with a gluten free flour and they turned out great. I also used a little fresh squeezed orange juice in place of the milk for the icing.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Kalyn Brooke says

      July 31 at 4:19 pm

      Glad you enjoyed them!!

      Reply
  7. Uma Devi says

    August 18 at 10:13 pm

    Just tried this recipe..and its a definite keepsake thank you

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Kalyn Brooke says

      August 29 at 11:07 am

      Thanks for coming back and letting me know that you enjoyed them!!

      Reply
  8. Kathy says

    March 24 at 2:20 pm

    Was anyone able to get dough to come together using just 3/4 cup buttermilk?? I had to add about 1/2 cup more. Used OJ in icing instead of milk. Very tender and delicious!

    Reply
    • Kalyn Brooke says

      April 1 at 3:29 pm

      It’s a pretty crumbly dough – but there’s nothing wrong with adding more buttermilk if it’s not holding together! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Moni A. says

    April 19 at 11:58 am

    I haven’t made the icing yet, but the scones are tasty. I forgot to use unsalted butter…and brushed the top with salted butter..DO NOT do that lol! But with the addition of the icing, it should mask the saltiness of the tops.

    ★★★★★

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    • Kalyn Brooke says

      April 20 at 12:10 pm

      I’m glad you liked them! Yes, the icing is super sweet so it should help cut down on that salty flavor.

      Reply

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