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Published: Nov 19, 2016 · Modified: Dec 10, 2021 by Kathy · This post may contain affiliate links

Cranberry Scones

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Scones with bits of cranberries.

Delicious homemade cranberry scones made with fresh cranberries. These scones are a perfect breakfast or brunch treat.

Whip up a batch easily in a food processor and then bake in no time at all!

A stack of cranberry scones.
Table of Contents
Why make cranberry scones
Key ingredients
Step by step directions
Scone baking tips
Recipe Faqs
More recipes with fresh cranberries
Additional scone recipes
Cranberry Scones

Why make cranberry scones

During the holiday season, cranberries are in abundance. I love baking up as many things as possible with fresh cranberries.

I always buy a few extra bags of cranberries and put them in the freezer to use later in the year. You can use the frozen cranberries in these scones too.

Homemade scones aren't difficult to make, especially when you use a food processor. The food processor does all the work and all you need to do is shape the scones and put them in the oven.

These scones have slightly crispy edges with soft centers. The cranberries in the scones and the orange glaze are a perfect match.

Key ingredients

Ingredients in small bowls.
  • Cranberries - fresh or frozen cranberries
  • Flour - all purpose flour
  • Cream - heavy cream or half and half
  • Butter - I use salted butter
  • Sugar - granulated sugar for the scones and powdered sugar for the glaze
  • Orange - fresh squeezed for the glaze

Step by step directions

  • Place flour, butter, sugar, baking powder and salt in a food process. Pulse 4-5 times until mixture is crumbly.
  • Add cranberries and pulse a few times, just until cranberries are roughly chopped
  • Butter and flour in a food processor bowl.
  • Cranberries in a food processor.
  • Pour cream in, while mixer is running. Process just until dough begins to come together. The mixture will be very crumbly.
  • Chopped cranberries in a flour mixture.
  • Scone dough with chopped red berries.
  • Dump dough onto a board or counter
  • Knead 5-6 times until mixture comes together
  • Form dough into an 8 inch circle
  • Cut circle into 8 wedges
  • Move wedges to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
  • Brush tops of scones with cream
  • Crumbly scone dough on a board.
  • Unbaked scones being brushed with cream.
  • Bake in a preheated 400°F oven for 25-30 minutes
  • Slide scones onto a baking rack to cool
  • Mix powdered sugar with orange juice and drizzle over the top of the scones while still warm
Scones with a light glaze.

Scone baking tips

  • Use cold butter cut into small cubes
  • Use a spatula to help move scone dough to the baking sheet
  • Place dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly grease baking sheet
  • Separate wedges of dough so they have a bit of room to expand when baking
  • Cool scones on a baking rack
  • Add glaze while scones are still warm
  • Store cooled scones in an airtight container

Recipe Faqs

Can I make the scone dough ahead of time?

Yes, you can make this dough the day before and refrigerate overnight. Be certain to cover the dough well with plastic wrap to help prevent it from drying out.

Remove dough at least 15 minutes before baking. Baking time may increase 5-10 minutes.

Can I freeze scones?

Yes, these scones can be frozen. Allow scones to fully cool and then place in a freezer container or bag. Freeze in a single layer for up to 1 month.

Scones are best frozen without the glaze. The glaze can be added once the scones have thawed.

More recipes with fresh cranberries

  • Cranberry Sweet Rolls
  • Cranberry Coffee Cake
  • Cookies with a Cranberry Swirl
  • Cranberry Nut Bars
  • Cranberry Bread
  • Muffins with Cranberries

Additional scone recipes

  • Eggnog Scones
  • Raspberry Scones
  • Strawberry Scones
Two cranberry scones on a plate.

If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below and snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @beyondthechickencoop

If you loved this recipe you'll LOVE all the others in this category. Check out all my baking recipes here!

  • Sour Cream Cookies
  • Raspberry Shortcake
  • Blueberry Banana Muffins
  • Coffee Cake Muffins
A stack of cranberry scones.

Cranberry Scones

Kathy
Scones made with fresh cranberries.
4.8 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8 scones
Calories 383 kcal

Equipment

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  • Food Processor
  • Cookie Sheet
  • Cooling Rack
  • Basting Brush
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups flour
  • ½ cup butter (cut into pieces)
  • 1 Tablespoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 2 cups cranberries
  • ¾ cup cream
  • 2 Tablespoons cream (for brushing on scones)

Glaze

  • ⅔ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F
  • Place flour, butter, baking powder, sugar and salt into a food processor. Pulse 4-5 times until mixture is crumbly.
    2 cups flour, ½ cup butter, 1 Tablespoon baking powder, ¼ cup sugar, ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Add cranberries. Pulse another 4-5 times.
    2 cups cranberries
  • Add ¾ cup cream. Mix for 15 seconds, just until mixture comes together. Dough will be crumbly.
    ¾ cup cream
  • Pour dough onto a large board or counter. Knead 4-5 times to bring everything together. Work dry pieces into the dough. Form dough into a ball.
  • Sprinkle a bit of flour onto the counter and then flatten dough into an 8 inch circle.
  • Slice into 8 wedges
  • Place wedges on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Wedges should be placed about ½" apart.
  • Brush with cream
    2 Tablespoons cream
  • Bake in a preheated 400°F oven for 25-30 minutes until golden and baked through
  • Remove to a cooling rack

Glaze

  • While still warm, mix glaze. Mix ⅔ cup powdered sugar and orange juice. Drizzle glaze over scones.
    ⅔ cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons orange juice

Notes

  • Use cold butter cut into small cubes
  • Use a spatula to help move scone dough to the baking sheet
  • Place dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly grease baking sheet
  • Separate wedges of dough so they have a bit of room to expand when baking
  • Cool scones on a baking rack
  • Add glaze while scones are still warm
  • Store cooled scones in an airtight container

Nutrition

Serving: 1sconeCalories: 383kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 187mgPotassium: 238mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 761IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 93mgIron: 2mg
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Comments

  1. Katie Crenshaw says

    November 28, 2016 at 4:45 am

    5 stars
    Kathy, these scones look AMAZING! I can't wait to make these for my Christmas entertaining.

    Reply
  2. Kortney says

    November 25, 2016 at 1:53 am

    I've gone cranberry crazy too this year! I made something similar last week and added white chocolate to them. I bet your recipe would be really good with white chocolate as well.

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      November 25, 2016 at 5:23 am

      Everything is really good with chocolate! White chocolate would go perfectly in these scones. Thanks for the suggestion!

      Reply
  3. Laura ~ Raise Your Garden says

    November 22, 2016 at 4:33 am

    This would make the perfect Christmas morning breaking! Not too sweet and of course with a cuppa tea! Usually, we have chocolate for breakfast but that probably isn't the best idea! hehe.

    Reply
  4. Cait Weingartner says

    November 22, 2016 at 1:11 am

    I love cranberry scones, but confess, I have never actually made them myself. This recipe, and these amazing photos are about to change that!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      November 22, 2016 at 5:37 am

      I hope you give them a try!

      Reply
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