Eggnog Cranberry Scones
Rich, soft and buttery eggnog cranberry scones with orange zest are a delightful holiday treat. It’s a great recipe to use up any leftover eggnog you may have, and another reason to buy it in the first place!
Make the scones:
Preheat oven to 400°F and line half or quarter-sheet pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, salt and orange zest. 2 cups (260 grams) all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoon (25 grams) granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon baking soda, 1 orange Add the cold cubed butter and cut into the dry ingredients with a pastry blender or cutter until the butter is the size of small peas. Stir in the cranberries.6 tablespoons (85 grams) cold unsalted butter, ¼ cup (28 grams) dried cranberries Add the eggnog to the flour mixture and mix until the dough starts to come together. Turn the mixture out onto the counter and use your hands to finish forming a uniform dough.½ cup (115 grams) cold eggnog Pat dough to about 1-2 inches thick. Fold one half of the dough over onto the other half. Flatten again to 1-2 inches thick and repeat fold and flattening 2 more times (3-4 times total).
Form dough into an approximate 6-inch square 1-inch tall. Cut into 4 smaller squares, and then cut each small square into 2 triangles.
Arrange wedges on prepared sheet pan and brush with more eggnog (this helps them brown nicely).
Bake until the edges and tops are lightly browned, 15-18 minutes (Don't overbake or scones will lose their soft texture). Let cool while you make the icing.
Make the icing:
Whisk the powdered sugar, 1 eggnog, and vanilla together. Add more eggnog as needed to make a thick but pourable icing.
Drizzle over cooled scones and let set for a few minutes before serving.
Scones are best served the day they are baked.
- I recommend full-fat dairy eggnog for this recipe, and I have not tested other options.
- Make-ahead instructions: If prepping up to 2 days in advance, prepare scones and place on lined baking pan, wrap in 1-2 layers of plastic wrap, and bake straight from the freezer when ready. If prepping farther ahead, flash freeze on a lined pan for 30 minutes, then transfer to a freezer ziplock bag and freeze for up to 6 weeks. When ready to bake, transfer back to a lined pan.
Calories: 296kcal, Carbohydrates: 49g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 33mg, Sodium: 192mg, Potassium: 199mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 24g, Vitamin A: 336IU, Vitamin C: 9mg, Calcium: 82mg, Iron: 2mg