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Moist and scrumptious, these scones come out perfect every time. I savor the chewy dried cranberries and sweet orange glaze. There's nothing better than serving these remarkable scones warm with the delicate orange butter.
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Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 331 calories, 17 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 65 mg cholesterol, 396 mg sodium, 43 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.
Originally published as Cranberry Orange Scones in Taste of Home December/January 2000, p27
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Reviewed on Feb. 08, 2011 by jicecube
I love scones and these came out perfect! Not too sweet and not dry or hard like many scones. Pefect warm or cold. I did not have 1/2 & 1/2 and for only 1/4 cup I wasn't going to buy it so I just used the milk I had on hand which was 1% and they were still great. I did add about 1/2 cup chopped pecans. I also let my cranberries soak in the orange juice before adding the rest of the wet ingredients to plump them some and so they wouldn't be too chewy. This is definitely a make again recipe for me!
Reviewed on Feb. 07, 2011 by SusanR812
This was my first attempt at making scones and am happy to say they came out awesome. According to my husband they were exceptional and better then any scones you would buy at the grocery bakery section or coffee joint. Extermely easy to make, I even used my Kitchen aide mixer on low speed which made them even easier to make. They came out moist and tender, wonderful orange flavor. Did not glaze them as it was not needed. Recipe will definietly become a regular in our house.
Reviewed on Feb. 04, 2011 by KarenHawes
These are so good! I added about a half cup of chopped pecans. A definate keeper!
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2011 by letourneur
These were so good that I had to double the batch the second time I made them! We skip the orange butter altogether...the orange glaze alone is enough. They're delicious and very easy to whip up before work or school in the morning. A definite keeper!
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2010 by mclinard
These are excellent! Not dry not a lot of scone recipes that I have tried.Made them for Mom's Birthday along with the Birds Nest Breakfast Cups also on this site. Breakfast was a huge hit! Thank you for sharing. Sorry I forgot to rate it on my previous rating
These are excellent! Not dry not a lot of scone recipes that I have tried.Made them for Mom's Birthday along with the Birds Nest Breakfast Cups also on this site. Breakfast was a huge hit! Thank you for sharing.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2010 by omghamom
OMG, these are the greatest!! A little putzy, but well worth it! LOVE THEM!!!
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2010 by BusyRNMom
I've tried several recipes for scones, and this one is absolutely the best! Comes out yummy every time!
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2010 by cdbdga
Yummo! Search no more, this is the only scone recipe you'll ever need. Change up the cranberries to blueberries or black berries. Even use lemon zest, lemon juice and poppy seeds in place of orange and cranberries.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2010 by AMWmomofsix
Just made these this morning for breakfast and they were delicious. The whole family loved them! I will defiantly make these again!
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