Cranberry Orange Scones

When I went on my trip to Georgia, I was offered a cranberry orange shortbread cookie on the plane, & I fell in love with the combination of these flavors. After a friend of mine made her own batch, it made me want to make some also. I found this award winning recipe from Taste of Home, & it is absolutely delicious! The glaze & butter really make these scones melt in your mouth, & the flavors are just oh so good!


Prep: 20 mins
Bake: 15 mins
Servings: 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
10 teaspoons sugar, divided
1 tbsp grated orange peel
2 tsps baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/3 cup cold butter
1 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup half & half cream
1 egg
1 tbsp milk

GLaZe:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tbsp orange juice

OrAnGe BuTTeR:
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 to 3 tbsps orange marmalade

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, 7 tsps sugar, orange peel, baking powder, salt & baking soda. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the cranberries, orange juice, cream & egg. Add to flour mixture & stir until a soft dough forms.
2. On a floured surface, gently knead 6-8 times. Pat dough into an 8" circle. Cut into 10 wedges. Separate wedges & place on an ungreased baking sheet. (I used flour lightly on baking sheet to prevent from sticking.) Brush with milk; sprinkle with remaining sugar.
3. Bake at 400' for 12-15 mins or until lightly browned. Remove to a wire rack.
4. Combine glaze ingredients if desired (recommended); drizzle over scones. Combine orange butter ingredients; serve with warm scones.