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Starbucks Cranberry Orange Scones Copycat Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 250
Enjoy homemade scones that mimic the popular Starbucks cranberry orange treat, perfect for breakfast or a snack.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup cold butter (cut into small cubes)
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries (chopped, leave some whole)
  • Zest from one orange orange zest (reserve 2 teaspoons for glaze)
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
  • 2 teaspoons orange zest (for glaze)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix dry ingredients and orange zest. Cut in cold butter until coarse crumbs form.
  • Add buttermilk and stir until a soft dough forms. Fold in cranberries.
  • Shape dough into a circle, cut into wedges, and place on baking sheet. Brush with beaten egg.
  • Bake for 13-16 minutes, then cool slightly. Mix powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest for glaze. Drizzle over scones.

Notes

Use cold butter for flakier scones. Adjust glaze consistency with more powdered sugar or orange juice as needed.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cranberry, Orange, scones