Description
These Cranberry Orange Scones are a festive Starbucks copycat recipe—flaky, buttery, and bright with orange zest and tart cranberries. Finished with a sweet citrus glaze, they’re perfect for brunch, holiday baking, or cozy mornings with a warm drink. Made with pantry staples and fresh fruit, this easy recipe brings bakery-quality scones right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scones:
312 g (2½ cups) all-purpose flour
25 g (2 tbsp) granulated sugar
2½ tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
113 g (1/2 cup) cold unsalted butter, cubed
100 g (1 cup) fresh cranberries, chopped (some whole)
Zest of 1 orange (reserve 2 tsp for glaze)
240 ml (1 cup) buttermilk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Glaze:
120 g (1 cup) powdered sugar
2 tbsp orange juice
2 tsp reserved orange zest
Instructions
Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and orange zest.
Cut in cold butter until the mix resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in buttermilk just until combined. Fold in cranberries.
Form dough into a ball, knead 6–8 times, and pat into a 25 cm (10-inch) circle.
Cut into 8 wedges and place on baking sheet.
Brush tops with beaten egg.
Bake for 13–16 minutes, or until golden. Cool slightly.
Mix powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest to make glaze. Drizzle over scones.
Notes
Use cold butter for flakiness.
Frozen cranberries work (don’t thaw).
Add orange extract to glaze for more flavor.
Reheat gently before serving to restore texture.
Dough can be made ahead and chilled overnight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American