Description
Experience the perfect blend of sweet and tart with these delightful White Chocolate Cranberry Scones. Flaky on the outside and moist within, each bite brings a mouthwatering combination of rich white chocolate and flavorful cranberries. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as a midnight snack, these scones are sure to become your new favorite treat!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 3/4 cup white chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries (sweetened)
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Fold in white chocolate chips, dried cranberries, and orange zest if using.
- Add heavy cream and vanilla extract; mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface, pat into a circle about an inch thick, then cut into wedges or use cookie cutters.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and fragrant.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg