Welcome to our Third Annual Christmas Brunch. I decided that I had to begin with this Orange Cranberry Scone recipe. Wow, they are yummy!
My favorite ingredient is the orange juice because of the amazing flavor it gives this treat. But my actual favorite ingredient is the dried cranberries, because no matter how you use those, they are delicious. It is a fact that my real favorite ingredient in these scones is the butter, because I think we all know how much I love butter. Plus butter is what makes these scones so yummy and “pastry like”.
This takes me back to the orange juice (which is my favorite scone ingredient, in case you were not aware) – because this is the ingredient you use to make the delicious glaze that you drizzle over the top once the scones are baked.
By the way – did you know that scones are very, very easy to make? They are especially simple if you have a food processor and let that machine “cut in your butter” for you. I’m all for working hard, but remember how I’m not a butter cutter inner?
Orange Cranberry Scones
2 cups whole wheat flour (I use freshly ground flour from hard white wheat)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
3/4 cup chopped dried cranberries
1/2 cup butter
1 egg
3 Tablespoons honey
2 Tablespoons orange juice concentrate
1/4 cup milk
Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt, and dried cranberries. Cut in butter until mixture resembles crumbs. (I use my food processor for this, and to mix the remaining ingredients.) Add egg, honey, orange juice concentrate, and milk. Stir until a nice ball of dough forms.
Form dough into a ball on a floured surface. Roll dough into a circle about 8 inches in diameter. Place on a cookie sheet or baking stone. Cut circle into 8 equal pieces.
Bake in a 400° oven for 12-18 minutes or until scones are golden brown. While the scones are baking, mix up the glaze.
Orange Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar (I use organic unbleached or homemade)
4 Tablespoons orange juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Drizzle glaze over the scones right after you remove them from the oven.
Which do you suppose will be your favorite ingredient in these Orange Cranberry Scones? :)
rainbowred says
sounds and looks good
Shonda says
Mmm, I would love to try this!!
Jen L. says
I love dried cranberries too. Do you think I could just swap flours for GF flour blend or oat flour? My family would love this.
sarahbeth says
I love these at coffee shops but never thought I could make them! So fun!
Reagan says
Those look SO GOOD! I’ll have to try them!!
Brighid says
Bring on the recipes! As a bonus, unbaked scones freeze well so that when you have a moment to invite a friend over, you can have hot scones on a spur of the moment. Or if you have teenage boys like I do, you’ll have something extra to feed them when they announce “I’m starving!” two hours after you last fed them. :)
Sol Marianne feliciano says
Hmmm yum yum yum!!
Teresa says
Cannot wait to try this one.
Cathy B. says
Yum! These sound delicious. I love afternoon tea, and agree with Brighid that having unbaked scones in the freezer is very handy. I think I’ll be trying these soon!
Shannon says
The glaze looks like the best part to me!
Rhonda says
My girls love cranberry orange muffins and they love scones. Thank you for the recipe!
Margaret D says
This recipe is a keeper. I am going to make one to take to a Christmas Eve Brunch to which we were invited.
Tara H says
It looks so tasty and pretty! This might sound stupid but how in the world do you get that perfect circle of dough? Every time I try that mine always looks like….well, not a circle! :)
Amanda says
Mmmm. They look yummy
Janet says
My favorite ingredient in these would be the cranberries. Thanks for the giveaway!
Michelle says
I will be making these for sure! I love the combination of cranberry and orange together, yum! :)
Dawn says
I can’t wait to try these, YUM.
Nancy Howard says
That looks amazing!!
Mindy W. says
Orange Cranberry scones are my absolute favorite!! thanks for sharing :)
Season says
I love scones. I will have try this one out.
Heather Anne says
I love scones! These sound so delicious. I will have to try them soon! Sounds wonderful for a snowy day with some hot tea!
Marsha says
Yummy! You can’t go wrong with anything that includes orange, cranberry and butter!
Teresa says
Great combination of ingredients
Sarah says
Perfect! Was looking for a new recipe to have ready to go for breakfasts while family is in town next week.
Leah says
sounds delicious!
Sheila Laurence says
I think I would love these just as orange scones – leaving the cranberries out. I’m not so big on cranberries mixed in recipes, although I really like them in trail mix. We are stuck home due to weather right now and I wish I had some orange juice concentrate to make them this morning.
Jenny says
I can just imagine the smell of these baking. YUM! Looking forward to the brunch this year. We loved last year’s muffins and warm vanilla soother. Took vanilla soother to a teacher breakfast, and was the rock star mommy that day.
Molly says
looks yummy
Sara says
YUMMO. I have got to try making scones one of these days.
Joanna Sigman says
And no sugar in the scones! Gotta give ’em a try!
Mayira says
These look delicious!
Jenny C. says
These look divine!
Alicia S. says
I used to have scones in college…boy has it been awhile. These look delish!
Magdalene says
These look wonderful- will have to try them.
Heather says
Yummy! I love baking with OJ…and zest too, so delish!
Deanna says
Love cranberry and love orange! This sounds like a winning recipe.
JessW says
Oh yummy – I am SO making these!
Lisa says
The glaze for sure! yum!
Nia says
Your scones make me want to run out to pick up flour so I can make them!
Laura C says
THese look great!
Amy says
Yes! Something new to try! Thanks!
Hillary says
Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Sara says
To the store to buy dried cranberries! :)
Melody says
These look delicious!
Meggin says
Yum!
Jill says
These look amazing!
Michele says
Oh my, this looks & sounds absolutely delicious. I was searching the internet for something special to make for dinner tonight because it’s our first (finally!) snowfall worth anything of the season and I wanted to add to the specialness of the day. This will be perfect to add to my menu! I love scones-this recipe incorporates 2 of my favorite flavors. Thanks!
Michelle says
I’m always on the hunt for a great scone recipe, I need to try these :)
Pat Hoffmeister says
These really sound and look delicious. Wish I could smell them baking.
Jill says
These look delicious! Yum.
Betty Lumsden says
Looks delicious. I may have to try these for Christmas breakfast.
Kristi Knight says
Oh my word! These sound fabulous, thanks for sharing with us.
Jaime Layton says
Going to make thesebtoday for a friend who just had a baby!
Kristy says
Looks delish!
Shari says
Laura, I love your site. I’ve learned to much from you — not just the recipes but your enthusiasm and great attitude as well.
Thank you for taking the time to do all the things you do. You are truly a Prov. 31 woman!
Shari
Linda says
I absolutely love scones! My current favorite is with orange zest and chocolate chips. My recipe uses sour cream instead of milk or cream. It’s a basic recipe where you can switch out the orange zest and chocolate chips for a million other combinations.
Kristen M says
Yum! I love cranberry orange scones. Can’t wait to make these!
Kathy says
I’m thinking some of my favorite little bakers might like to try making these with me!
kristy says
looks yummy!
Ronnie Condron says
My husband loves anything with cranberry orange! Gonna try these!
Katrina Page says
I love making scones! I don’t put glaze on mine, but I like that kind of slightly sweet, bread like thing they have going on. I’ll have to try these, but I’m not a huge fan of dried cranberries so who knows if I’ll like them or not.
Lori says
I have never made scones. I should try these!
JenL says
I love all the whole wheat recipes you share. Thanks for making it easier to serve healthy foods to my family.
Ariana McCoy says
Those look soooo yummy!
Nikki says
I have a similar recipe and they are eaten as quickly as I make them!! Yumm!
Karie says
I’ve never made scones before – this looks like a yummy one to try!
Sue D says
These look very yummy–I will have to try these soon.
Lynette says
Oh. . .yum. Christmas morning breakfast!
Charlotte Moore says
I made my first scones a few months ago. I also made some cranberry orange. I did not make them the healthy way but I sure want to try these. I do grind my own flour for my husband and myself.
Karla Frick says
Orange Cranberry Scones look yummy. I hope I win a gift.
Meghan says
Hmm, something I wouldn’t normally make, but looks good!
laura says
looks so yummy!!!
S. Davis says
would love to win – thanks!
ashley says
I’ve never met a scone I didn’t like!
Deborah says
These look heavenly!! Merry Christmas
Patti King says
These sound really good. I’m looking forward to trying this recipe.
Karen says
Going on my new menu NOW! Thanks for sharing.
Mary says
these look so good!
Jessica J says
Looks yummy!
Tiffany says
Will definately be making this soon. I like the orange in the glaze…
Dawn says
Looks delicious!
Heather says
Thanks for a chance to win – I always love this series!
Mary says
This looks and sounds delicious.
Anne says
I’m not a big fan of scones, but the orange glaze makes these look delicious!
Janine says
Thanks for sharing.
kelly says
I love scones!!!
Amy says
These look wonderful! Can’t wait to try them!
Meghan V. says
Yum! Now I wish I would have picked up orange juice at the store today!
Gigi says
Thank you for this chance to win! :)
Crystal R says
The glaze looks like the best part of this scone!
sandra says
These look scrumptious, can’t wait to try them out!
Merry Christmas to all!
Jesus is the reason for the season!!!
Elaine says
Yummmm….that would go so good as a dessert for my lunch…right now. Hmmm.
Deb says
Thank you so much for this recipe. We love scones, and it’s a good reason to try out my new scone pan.
Jessica says
YummY!
Rebecca says
This looks so yummy! Definitely going to make these this week! May even attempt a gluten free/allergy free version for my little one!
Kim T. says
oooh – looks sooo yummy!
Becky says
Merry Christmas! Yum! The cranberry scones look delicious!!
KathrynB says
Do these travel/store well? Could I make them to give as gifts do you think?
Laura says
Yes, since they freeze well, I think that would work just fine!
Stacy says
Mmm! I can’t wait to make these!
Brandy Fisk says
Sounds yummy!
Theresa says
Mmmm Yummy!
Jesann says
I’ll have to remember that glaze recipe. Looks good!
Diana C says
Can’t wait to try these.
Gretchen M says
All I have is orange juice… I never buy the concentrate… What would you suggest for an orange juice equivalent? Would it add too much liquid? Thanks! I love scones! Esp cranberry orange! :) MMMmmm
Laura says
I think if you just substitute OJ for the milk, you should be fine. :)
Gretchen M says
Maybe squeeze and orange and use the zest too for extra orangey
goodness :)
Sheri Beeker says
Those look quite tasty!! I think I would like the glaze the best. : )
Rhonda says
These look wonderful! I’m think I’ll try them for brunch on Christmas Day:)
Karen says
Oh, wow! This recipe looks fantastic!!
Shannon F says
The orange glaze would be my favorite!!
jenny says
I wonder how the glaze holds up and if this would last for a few days
Ashley says
Yum!
Bev says
These look great for a coffee party my girls want to have! :)
Sheila says
Looks delish!
Miki Ingram says
Cant wait to try!
Shaela Haney says
I would love the orange juice glaze. YUMMO!
Laurie Rhoades says
This is on my list to make while my parents are here! YUM
Sarah says
Hmm…my favorites would be the BUTTER and the orange juice concentrate – oh, and more butter slathered on top of a warm scone before I eat it! lol! :o)
Martha Brogdon says
These sound wonderful and I have everything to make them. Thanks!
Monika says
These look delicious. I love scones, and I’m going to make these soon! Maybe Christmas morning?
Kim F. says
Look yummy! I’ll add it to the scone recipes we already make.
Brenda Howard says
My favorite would have to be the orange glaze and the cranberries. I have 2 huge packages that my friend sent me. His dad works at Ocean Spray so I get some every year when they are allowed to buy them on special. YUMMY
K Ann Guinn says
They look and sound delicious!
Melissa says
I’ve never had a scone with a glaze quite like this. Sounds like I need to try it!
Cheryl L says
I know what I’ll be making tomorrow morning. And I just happen to have some orange craisins from Trader Joe’s that will really make these special.
Heather says
Those look delish! What a perfect Christmas morning treat!
Tammy Maddox says
Yummy. We are a GF family.
Can I substitute brown rice or oat flour??
Melanie says
Yum! My favorite ingredient is the sugar. And the flour. And the cranberries. I’ve had gestational diabetes, but i had my baby last week…just in time for holiday treats! Yea!!!
Linda says
Cranberry and orange. YUM. :)
Rhoda says
I pick all the ingredients mixed all up together as my favorite! Thank you for the recipe.
shannon says
This was excellent! Read your post this morning before knowing what I was going to make for breakfast and made these with some bacon. We’ve never had scones so I described them to my 3 y/o as a “cookie” though so soft they were like a cake too! Delish. Thank you!
Joy says
I made these for breakfast, served with milk & they were a hit! My daughter topped hers with whipped cream.
Teresa Yb. says
I bet the glaze makes these so good!
Ruth says
These sound delicious all the way around.
sol marianne says
i love this recipe!
Holly says
These look so yummy! I can’t wait to try that glaze!
Kristy says
These look really great and my mother in law loves scones, so I can’t wait to try it when they come to visit after Christmas!
Rebecca says
yum!
Kim says
This looks really good! My kids aren’t big cranberry fans, but maybe if I cut them up smaller they would go for this.
Rebecca says
Yummy!
Mary Brandon says
What dried cranberries do you use? Still learning.
Mary Brandon says
Azure standard, found it myself. Nevermind.
Tabitha says
I so want to make these!! :)
Crystal says
YUMMY!!! We are trying these in the morning! :)
Danij says
Those look great! It’s going to be difficult choosing what to make on Christmas morning!
Charla says
I’ve never had a scone before but this definitely makes me wish!
blair says
OH MY! would it be bad to have this alongside the casserole!? Yummy!
Amy E says
Looks like a light and refreshing kind of scone. Thanks!
Jessica says
These look great!
Kate says
I will definitely be trying this recipe. Maybe for Christmas morning…
Julie says
I am going to attempt at making these gluten free. They look too good!
Rose says
I can’t wait to try these!
Amy S. says
These were delicious, but very very sweet, even using fresh squeezed oj instead of concentrate. Could be because my ocean spray craisins have more sugar on them than the kind Laura uses?
Anyway, I tried the recipe a second time using only 2 tablespoons of honey and half the glaze amount. This was just right for us.
Cathy says
Sounds really good!
Cathy says
Sounds really good!
donna v says
I do really like fruity flavors and look forward to making this
Grace says
Hmm….I may have to make these for Christmas morning!
Marie says
Can orange juice be used if I don’t have any concentrate? Should I add orange zest?
Laura says
Yes, that will work! Orange zest would be wonderful. :)