Ingredients
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2 ½ cup all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoon sugar
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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¼ teaspoon salt
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⅓ cup butter
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2 eggs, lightly beaten
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¾ cup whipping cream
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¼ cup chopped dried cranberries
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¼ cup miniature semisweet chocolate pieces
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½ teaspoon finely shredded orange peel (optional)
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Whipping cream or milk
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1 recipe Orange Drizzle
Orange Drizzle
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1 tablespoon orange juice
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¼ teaspoon vanilla
Directions
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Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture; set aside.
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In a medium bowl combine eggs, the 3/4 cup cream, the cranberries, chocolate pieces, and, if desired, orange peel. Add egg mixture all at once to flour mixture. Using a fork, stir just until moistened.
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Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead dough by folding and gently pressing for 10 to 12 strokes or until dough is nearly smooth. Divide dough in half. Pat or lightly roll each portion into a 6-inch circle. Cut each circle into six wedges.
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Place wedges 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush wedges with additional cream. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until golden. Cool slightly on baking sheet. Drizzle with Orange Drizzle. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Orange Drizzle
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In a small bowl combine powdered sugar,1 tablespoon of the orange juice, and vanilla. Stir in additional orange juice, 1 teaspoon at a time, to reach a drizzling consistency.
Make-Ahead Directions:
Prepare as directed, except do not drizzle with Orange Drizzle. Place cooled scones in a resealable plastic freezer bag. Seal, label, and freeze for up to 2 months. To serve, thaw at room temperature. If desired, preheat oven to 350°F. Place scones on a baking sheet; heat for 8 to 10 minutes. Drizzle with Orange Drizzle.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 291 | Calories |
| 14g | Fat |
| 38g | Carbs |
| 4g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 291 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 14g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium 194mg | 8% |
| Total Carbohydrate 38g | 14% |
| Total Sugars 17g | |
| Protein 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin C 1.2mg | 1% |
| Calcium 111.1mg | 9% |
| Iron 1.6mg | 9% |
| Potassium 58mg | 1% |
| Folate, total 52.4mcg | |
| Vitamin B-12 0.1mcg | |
| Vitamin B-6 0mg | |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.