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Quick Cranberry Orange Scones with Easy Vanilla Glaze

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These quick cranberry orange scones with vanilla glaze are buttery, tender, and bursting with tart cranberries and bright citrus. They come together in under 30 minutes and are perfect for busy mornings, lazy weekends, or an afternoon treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, plus more for brushing
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup fresh cranberries, roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  3. Add 1/2 cup cold, cubed unsalted butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or two forks to cut it in until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice. Pour into the flour mixture and stir with a fork until just combined. The dough will look shaggy.
  5. Gently fold in 3/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cranberries and 1 tablespoon orange zest.
  6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Bring it together with your hands and pat into a 1-inch thick circle, about 8 inches in diameter.
  7. Using a bench scraper or sharp knife, cut the circle into 8 wedges. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Brush the tops of the scones with a little extra heavy cream.
  9. Bake for 14-16 minutes, until golden brown on the edges and set on top. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  10. While the scones cool, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and pourable.
  11. Drizzle the glaze over the warm scones. Let set for about 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Keep all ingredients cold for flaky scones. Do not overmix the dough. For best results, use fresh cranberries; if using frozen, add them straight from the freezer without thawing. Scones can be frozen unglazed for up to 3 months.

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