These copycat Starbucks Cranberry Orange Scones have just a hint of orange and are stuffed with delicious cranberries and a light drizzle of orange glaze.
One of my favorite scones is inspired by a discontinued Starbucks Scone. Just a pinch of orange zest and delicious chewy cranberries make this Copycat Starbucks scone the perfect tea accompaniment.
Try them with some of my Afternoon tea recipes. Scones may seem intimidating when you first try them, in fact, the first few times I got very frustrated.
When you get used to the cold butter and the texture you know what to look for and they become super easy.
They are not too sweet and they almost have that healthy feel and taste to them, but they are super delicious. For more scone recipes and baking tips get the Ultimate collection of scone recipes.
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Why these Scones Are So Popular
These Cranberry Orange Scones that are a copycat recipe from Starbucks are so delicious and even though you can’t buy them at Starbucks anymore, you can still make them at home.
There are also many things you can add to them to put on top. I have made an orange glaze for these cranberry scones which is in this recipe, or an orange zest clotted cream, and even orange curd goes perfectly with these.
My favorite thing I use is this scone pan that made it so easy to make. I have the small one, but there is a larger scone pan also. Starbucks scones are big, but I like the small size.
You can freeze these scones and pull them out when you want them. You can heat them for 10 seconds in the microwave. Since Starbucks discontinued its Cranberry Orange Scone you can still enjoy these delicious snacks at home.
Whatever way you like to eat them, you can make them quick and serve them at your next get-together and everyone will be raving about them. Another fun idea while you are enjoying your scones is to read this inspirational Teacup Story.
If you enjoy this Cranberry Orange Scone recipe try these also:
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Ingredients
- Butter
- Flour
- Buttermilk
- Cranberries
- Baking Powder
- Baking Soda
- Salt
- Sugar
- Maple Syrup
- Powdered Sugar
- Orange Zest
- Orange Juice
Easy Preparation Steps
Sift the Flour, Salt, Baking Soda, Baking Powder, and Sugar.
Add the Cubed Butter and Blend with a Pastry Blender.
Add Cranberries and Orange Zest to the flour-butter mixture and using a dough hook in a Stand Mixer blend until fully incorporated. (Optional, you can add zest in this step or use it in the filling instead)
Create two discs with dough and slice into 6 pieces each.
Slice scones in half and add a spoonful of cranberries mixed with zest and maple syrup, inside all 12 scones. Place scones on a parchment-lined baking pan and bake for 13 -15 minutes until light golden brown.
When cooled, mix remaining zest, powdered sugar with orange juice, and drizzle across scones.
Copycat Scone Recipe
Cranberry Orange Scones Starbucks Copycat Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 1/4 Cups all purpose flour
- 1/3 Cup sugar
- 1 TB baking powder
- 1/2 ts baking soda
- 1/2 ts salt
- 3/4 Cup cold butter Cubed
- 1 Cup buttermilk
- 1 1/2 Cups dried cranberries , divided
- 2 1/2 ts orange zest
- 2 ts maple syrup
- GLAZE
- 1/2 Cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 ts orange zest
- 1 tb Orange Juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, ⅓ cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- Add butter cubes and mix in with a pastry blender until dough becomes coarse crumbs.
- Stir in buttermilk until just moistened. Mix and fold in 1/2 of dried cranberries and orange zest. Mix until completely incorporated. You can use a Kitchen Aid with a dough hook. This is the easiest method.
- Turn dough onto a lightly-floured surface and knead gently until dough is no longer sticky.
- Divide dough in half and form into a circle and flatten out with palms of hands. Cut into 6 triangles.
- Take remaining cranberries and maple syrup and combine in a small bowl. Slice scones in half and add a spoonful of cranberries in the middle and then replace the top of the scone. Do this for both discs.
- Add scones to a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes or until lightly browned.
- When cooled make the glaze and drizzle on scones on some parchment or waxed paper. Enjoy
Notes
Nutrition
What the best way to eat scones?
- You can freeze scones by wrapping them in a paper towel and placing in a freezer bag. Then take them out as needed. You can reheat in the oven on 250 degrees or microwave.
- Serve them with your favorite jam or condiment.
- Eat them with your favorite hot tea or coffee.
- Enjoy them as a snack or for brunch.
What other scone recipes do you like? Leave me a comment and I may add the recipe.
This recipe has been updated since April 2014.
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These were one of my favorite sconce when I worked for SB. Can’t wait to try your recipe!
Thanks for stopping by. I hope you like them.
Yum, I love cranberry-orange scones (or almost any scone,for that matter)!
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I do too. I am glad you stopped by for a visit.
Those look so yummy!
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Thanks Cassie.
I haven't had scones i forever! I would love a special occasion to give these a shot!!
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They are easy and look fabulous
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Love these! Always a favorite at Starbucks 🙂 Perfect for Sunday brunch.
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These look delicious! I've always wanted to make scones and your recipe looks easy.
It is very easy. Thanks for stopping by.
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I have cranberries in my pantry that I know what to do with now 🙂
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Perfect. Now you can use those cranberries.
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Hi…I will be making these today, they look great. Two questions though, the recipe says the amount of cranberries, then divided but I don’t see this reflected in the instructions…is there something missing? And does this recipe make 8 or 16 scones? I’m not sure.
Many thanks.
You will divide the cranberries for the two discs of dough. You can make 8 large scones or if you use a small scone pan it makes about 12.
You instruct to mix in the cranberries before you divide the dough, though.
Yes, then the two dough balls are complete and ready to be cut into wedges to bake.
These look good, and will be perfect for the next planning meeting at the Garden Club.
Thanks Kim, they would be great for your meeting.
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Yum – I love scones and this is a keeper!
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Trying this recipe tomorrow!!
i know you will love it.
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I stopped buying these scones because they became so expensive. I love that I can make them myself! This post has been Stumbled!
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I have never tried making scones before – now I have to give it a try. Thanks!!
They are easy to do. Thanks for your visit.
I've never had one of the scones at Starbucks but these sound absolutely delicious!
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They are really good, but you can make your own just as easy.
I've never tried cranberry orange scones but they sound really good – I'm a fan of the plain and the cheese varieties!
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The orange gives it just enough flavor to really enjoy it.
Those look delicious! Thanks for linking up last week to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party. I have pinned it to the Bloggers Brags PInterest Board.
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Oh good gosh… I need to go bake right now! Thanks for this recipe.
These are my favorite scones ever. Can't wait to try these!Pinning.
Candi,
I had the most tender cranberry orange scones, bought on a whim, with my tea at a recent book group meeting in a local coffee shop. I never knew scones could be so light!
These look terrific, and I think I’ll use a piece of parchment paper instead of a cookie sheet, since it’s my secret to success with pizza.
Thanks!
I can’t believe I’ve never made scones, these look like a great way to start!
These look great! I’ve made a copycat version of their pumpkin scones, and they’re AMAZING. These are definitely on my to try list!
I am obsessed with baked goods at Starbucks – it is a struggle to resist them. I can’t wait to try this recipe – they look delicious!
Yum! I can’t wait to try this out! Thanks so much for sharing your yummy recipe on the Monday Funday Party!
Yum! I love cranberry orange anything, especially scones! Pinning. One question though, on my screen the amount of sugar isn’t showing up. Can you clarify?
We love scones! Cranberry and orange are a perfect combo! I will be making these for the family often! Great for our snacks too!
I love scones! Orange and cranberry together is a great flavor combination.
I’m going to HAVE to try these this week. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
This is a great recipe! I”ll be making it again and again!
The orange glaze is such a nice flavor to pair with cranberries. Not too sweet and lovely with a cup of warm tea. Thanks!
The cranberries along with the orange together in these scones are absolutey delicious! Will definitelymake again!
I love scones! These are actually even better than the ones you buy! Thanks for the tip on how to freeze them too – that really came in handy.
I agree that your instructions need tweaking in a couple of places. But the scones were delicious with substituting 1 cup of craisans. I will use less sugar next time – and less maple syrup as it’s just a tad too sweet for me.
Regarding the Cranberry Orange Scone recipe, what do you do with the 2 tsp maple syrup? The recipe does not indicate when/where to add the syrup? Thank you!