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Cranberry Scones Add Christmas Cheer

There's something so cozy about fresh-baked scones on Christmas morning, and these cranberry beauties are absolutely festive! The best part? You can shape them the night before and keep them in the fridge, then just pop them in the oven while everyone's opening presents. Your house will smell amazin
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Zest of 1 large orange
  • ½ cup cold butter cut into small cubes
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • ¾ cup heavy cream plus 2 tablespoons for brushing
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons coarse sugar for topping

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and orange zest.
  2. Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cranberries.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together ¾ cup cream, egg, and vanilla extract.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Don't overmix!
  5. Turn dough onto a floured surface and gently pat into an 8-inch circle about 1 inch thick. Cut into 8 wedges.
  6. Place wedges on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight (or up to 24 hours).
  7. Christmas morning, preheat oven to 400°F. Brush scones with remaining cream and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  8. Bake for 16-18 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm with butter, jam, or clotted cream.