One of my favorite scones is inspired by these Starbucks Cranberry Orange Scones. Just a hint of orange and delicious chewy cranberries make this Copycat Starbucks scone the perfect tea accompaniment.
Try them with some of my 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.
Copycat Starbucks Cranberry Orange Scones
There are also many things you can add to them to put on top. I have made an orange glaze for 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 bigger one 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.
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.
Copycat Starbucks Cranberry Orange Scone Recipe
These copycat Starbucks Cranberry Orange Scones have just a hint of orange and delicious cranberries with a light orange glaze. These scones are the perfect tea accompaniment.
- 3 1/4 Cups all purpose flour
- 1/3 Cup sugar
- 3 ts baking powder
- 1/2 ts baking soda
- 1/2 ts salt
- 3/4 Cup cold butter
- 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
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, ⅓ cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
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Add butter cubes and mix in with a pastry blender until dough becomes coarse crumbs.
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Stir in buttermilk until just moistened. Mix and fold in dried cranberries and orange zest.
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Turn dough onto a lightly-floured surface and knead gently until dough is no longer sticky.
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Divide dough in half and form into a circle and flatten out with palms of hands. Cut into 8 triangles OR take pieces from the bowl and put directly into greased scone pan filling it up, or on a greased cookie sheet.
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Bake for 10-13 minutes or until lightly browned.
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When cooled make the glaze and drizzle on scones on some parchment or waxed paper. Enjoy
What you can do with 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.
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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.
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.
You\’re welcome, thanks for hosting the link up. I am glad you stopped by.
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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?