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Cranberry Chocolate Scones with Orange Glaze

November 11, 2019 By Jess 8 Comments

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Cranberry Chocolate Scones with Orange Glaze
Cranberry Chocolate Scones with Orange Glaze
Cranberry Chocolate Scones with Orange Glaze
Cranberry Chocolate Scones with Orange Glaze | cookinginmygenes.com

I’m in a serious baking mood with the cooler weather so these Cranberry Chocolate Scones are sure hitting the mark!

Cranberry Chocolate Scones with Orange Glaze | cookinginmygenes.com
For breakfast, brunch or a snack, I’ve been enjoying these scones all, the, time.

The ingredients go really well together and bring a festive flavour to this time of year!

On colder days during the Fall and Winter season you can usually find me baking something delicious on the weekend. I like to use seasonal ingredients in the recipes I make and these scones are no different.

Cranberry Chocolate Scones | cookinginmygenes.com
These Cranberry Chocolate Scones are the perfect combination of flavours for the Winter season:

Dried Cranberries:

Cranberries are a staple during this time of year but here I’ve opted for dried cranberries which give a ton of concentrated, tart flavour.

Cranberry Chocolate Scones with Orange Glaze | cookinginmygenes.com
Milk or Dark Chocolate:

You can use either chocolate in these scones depending on your taste. I love to chop up a chocolate bar for this recipe but you can also use chocolate chips.

Cranberry Chocolate Scones with Orange Glaze | cookinginmygenes.com
Orange Glaze:

The orange glaze goes so well with the tart cranberry flavour and the sweetness of the chocolate. It brings a bright, fresh taste to this recipe!

Cranberry Chocolate Scones with Orange Glaze | cookinginmygenes.com

Cranberry Chocolate Scones with Orange Glaze | cookinginmygenes.com

Cranberry Chocolate Scones with Orange Glaze

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: breakfast scone, scone
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Resting Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 8 large scones

Cranberry and chocolate is a festive combination of flavours in these light, flaky scones that are given a bright finish with an orange glaze.

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 4 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 cup cold butter, grated on a coarse cheese grater
  • 3/4 cup milk or dark chocolate pieces (or chopped up from a chocolate bar) substitute chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • extra milk for brushing

Orange Glaze

  • 1/2 cup icing sugar
  • 2 tbsp icing sugar
  • 4 tsp fresh squeezed orange juice

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 425F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. In a bowl combine flour, sugar, salt and baking powder and stir with a fork to combine.

  3. Grate the butter into the flour mixture and then using your fingers combine the butter into the flour mixture until you get small pieces of butter left. 

  4. Measure 1 cup of milk, crack the egg into the milk and stir with a fork.

  5. Add the milk/egg mixture into the dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon a couple of turns. 

  6. Then add in the chocolate and dried cranberries and stir until the dough just comes together. Put a bit of flour on your hands and the parchment paper on the baking sheet, and shape the dough into a ball. Place on the parchment paper and shape/flatten the dough into about an 8 inch circle.

  7. With a sharp knife, cut the dough into 8 triangles and put each scone onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.  

  8. Brush the tops of each scone with a little bit of milk and then bake in the oven for 20-22 minutes until golden on top.

  9. Let cool on a baking rack for at least 20 minutes before icing.

  10. To make the orange glaze, whisk icing sugar and orange juice. Drizzle over each scone and let set. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

  • A sharp knife is key when slicing the scones into their shaped before baking to keep their shape as best as possible!
  • Scones are best enjoyed the day you make them but can be reheated for about 5 minutes at 300F on the second day then serve.

Cranberry Chocolate Scones with Orange Glaze | cookinginmygenes.com
The scones come out of the oven golden brown and then you drizzle on that fresh, orange glaze.

Flaky and buttery, these scones can be made ahead of time. So, if you’re hosting brunch or breakfast during the holidays, make them the day before and simply warm them up for your guests!

Cranberry Chocolate Scones with Orange Glaze | cookinginmygenes.com
I promise these Cranberry Chocolate Scones with Orange Glaze will be a hit.

These scones come together so easily I think you’ll want to make them again and again.

Cranberry Chocolate Scones with Orange Glaze | cookinginmygenes.com
Until the next cooking adventure,
Jess

DISCLAIMER: THIS RECIPE WAS ORIGINALLY CREATED FOR THE ITALIAN CENTRE SHOP AND THEY HAVE GRACIOUSLY LET ME REPUBLISH TO THE BLOG.

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  1. Denise@urbnspice

    November 21, 2019 at 8:21 pm

    Scones are one of my favourite things to bake and your Chocolate Scones with Orange Glaze are just the thing I would be looking for. They look wonderful, Jessica! Thanks for sharing. I have pinned to try.

    Reply
    • Jess

      November 23, 2019 at 7:53 pm

      Thank you very much for the recipe love Denise! I love to hear that you enjoy baking scones too. I hope you enjoy the recipe!

      Reply
  2. Elaine

    November 21, 2019 at 7:38 pm

    Saving this for Christmas brunch! I know these will be devoured!!

    Reply
    • Jess

      November 23, 2019 at 7:55 pm

      Yasss Elaine I love to hear that! I hope they make a wonderful addition to Christmas Brunch 🙂

      Reply
  3. Ayngelina

    November 20, 2019 at 8:29 am

    This would make for a great holiday brunch dish, bookmarking it!

    Reply
    • Jess

      November 20, 2019 at 9:18 am

      You got it Ayngelina! So perfect for the holidays and can make it ahead of time too, I hope you enjoy them & happy holidays!

      Reply
  4. Colleen

    November 19, 2019 at 3:41 pm

    These scones look delectable and they will be a perfect addition to the Christmas morning table. Pinning.

    Reply
    • Jess

      November 20, 2019 at 9:19 am

      Thank you Colleen for the recipe love! I hope they are perfect for your Christmas morning table 🙂

      Reply

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