White Chocolate Glazed Cranberry Orange Scones

by Erin

A batch of these cranberry orange scones drizzled with a white chocolate glaze is the perfect way to start a chilly fall morning.

White Chocolate Glazed Cranberry Orange Scones.

Jump to recipe

Every time I make a homemade scone I am reminded how much better than are than ones I have purchased at the store, especially when fresh fruit is involved.

These are made with fresh cranberries and orange zest which is a wonderfully bright flavor combination for fall. The cranberries may be more tart than the usual fruit added to these scones, but the white chocolate glaze drizzled on top is a sweet counter to balance it out.

Cranberry Orange Scones with White Chocolate Glaze.
Welcome to #CranberryWeek where we celebrate all things cranberry! We have 11 bloggers sharing over 25 recipes this week. There are sweets, savories, and even a few beverages this week. Make sure to follow #CranberryWeek on social media to see all the delicious recipes we’re sharing this week.

Monday’s Cranberry Recipes

White Chocolate Glazed Cranberry Orange Scone on a plate.

White Chocolate Glazed Cranberry Orange Scones.

WHITE CHOCOLATE GLAZED CRANBERRY ORANGE SCONES

Print
Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: Cooking Time:
Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Ingredients

SCONES

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 orange, zested
  • 1 heaping cup fresh cranberries

TOPPING

  • 2 Tbsp heavy cream
  • 2 Tbsp white chocolate chips
  • 2 Tbsp powdered sugar

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper; set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Add the butter, and cut in with a pastry cutter or two forks until it looks like like semi-wet, clumpy sand. Some pea-sized butter clumps are okay; set bowl aside.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, Greek yogurt, vanilla, and orange zest until smooth. Pour wet mixture over dry, and fold until just combined. Don’t overmix, dough will be shaggy. Fold in the cranberries.
  4. Sprinkle flour over a clean work surface. Knead dough into an 8-inch round and slice round into 8 equal-sized wedges.. Transfer to prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake for about 18-20 minutes, or until very lightly golden and cooked through. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs, but no batter.
  6. Allow to cool on baking tray for about 5 minutes before removing and transferring to a rack to finish cooling.
  7. While the scones cool, make the ganache. Place white chocolate and powdered sugar in a small bowl. Heat the cream in the microwave for 1 minute or just until it starts to boil. Pour over the white chocolate, stir until melted and smooth. Cool to room temperature. before drizzling over the tops of the scones.
Did You Make This Recipe?
I want to see! Tag me on Instagram at @TheSpiffyCookie and hashtag it #TheSpiffyCookie.

Source: Adapted from my Berry Cacao Nib Scone Cakes.

Did you make this recipe? I want to see! Tag @THESPIFFYCOOKIE on Instagram and hashtag it #THESPIFFYCOOKIE

You may also like

3 comments

Christie November 19, 2022 - 11:14 am

The sweetness of the white chocolate really offsets the tart of the cranberries. These look so tender and delicious.

Reply
Cranberry Martini (or Cosmopolitan) – Art of Natural Living November 14, 2022 - 12:00 pm

[…] White Chocolate Glazed Cranberry Orange Scones from The Spiffy Cookie […]

Reply
Cranberry Sauce with Bourbon and Orange - Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks November 14, 2022 - 7:03 am

[…] White Chocolate Glazed Cranberry Orange Scones from The Spiffy Cookie […]

Reply

Leave a Reply to Cranberry Sauce with Bourbon and Orange - Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks Cancel Reply

* By using this form you consent to the storing of your message attached to the e-mail address you've used. (Data will not be shared with any 3rd-parties)

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Accept Read More