Favorite Orange-Cranberry Scones

My co-workers love these orange-cranberry muffins and requested them first for our annual bake sale at work. I've gotten requests from friends to bring these when visiting or for parties.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 371 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 large egg
• ¾ cup dried cranberries
• 1 large orange, zested
• ½ cup frozen unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons orange juice, or more as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Combine flour, 1/2 cup sugar, orange zest, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a large mixing bowl. Grate frozen butter into dry ingredients using a box grater. Combine well, incorporating butter into dry ingredients until it looks like a coarse crumble. Stir in cranberries until combined.

Step 3

Combine sour cream, egg, orange juice, and vanilla extract in a small mixing bowl. Mix until smooth. Stir into dry ingredients and combine until dough just holds together and there are no dry ingredients at bottom of bowl; do not overmix.

Step 4

Turn out dough and form into a 10-inch circular mound, pressing flat to about 3/4-inch thickness, and sprinkle with remaining 3 tablespoons sugar. Cut circle into 8 triangles and spread apart slightly on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 17 to 20 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.