Better than Starbucks Cranberry Orange Scones

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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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Better than Starbucks Cranberry Orange Scones

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★★★★★

5 from 2 reviews

• Prep Time: 12 minutes
• Cook Time: 18 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 14-20 Scones

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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 confectionary sugar
• milk, as required

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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.

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?

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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