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Eggnog Cranberry Scones

Servings: 8 scones
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
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!

Ingredients
 

Eggnog Cranberry Scones:

  • 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 , zested
  • 6 tablespoons (85 grams) cold unsalted butter , cubed
  • ¼ cup (28 grams) dried cranberries , roughly chopped
  • ½ cup (115 grams) cold eggnog
  • Additional eggnog , for brushing

Eggnog Icing:

  • 1 cup (114 grams) powdered sugar (114 grams)
  • 1-3 tablespoons eggnog
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

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.

Notes

  • 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
Cuisine: American
Course: Breakfast
Author: Annalise Sandberg
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