Cranberry White Chocolate Scones
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hese Cranberry White Chocolate Scones are a festive treat for the fall and holiday season – or any time of year, really. Easy to make with common ingredients, you won’t believe the amazing combination of flavors.
There’s nothing quite like the aroma of freshly baked scones to make a morning feel special, and these festive Cranberry White Chocolate Scones are a favorite in my kitchen. The tart cranberries pair beautifully with the creamy sweetness of white chocolate, making each bite a delicious experience.
These Cranberry and White Chocolate Scones are made with simple ingredients and are really easy to put together. They’re perfect for brunches, cozy winter mornings, entertaining, or as a thoughtful homemade gift for the holidays.
Why You’ll Love
- Easy Recipe – These delicious cranberry white chocolate scones are easy to assemble with simple ingredients.
- Party Ready – Great for fall entertaining and a Christmas scones recipe is a nice alternative to cookies during the holidays.
- Festive – These tasty scones are great for gatherings, tea time and holiday parties or for gifting to neighbors and friends
- Easy to Make Ahead –These are freezer-friendly, so you can make ahead for busy mornings.
Cranberry Chocolate Scone Ingredients
Ingredient amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
- All purpose flour – use a trusted gluten free baking flour if needed
- Granulated sugar
- Baking powder – do not confuse with baking soda
- Unsalted butter – very cold and cut into small cubes
- Dried cranberries – also called “craisins”
- White chocolate – chips or chunks
- Heavy cream
- Egg – I use large eggs in all my baking recipes
- Vanilla extract – use a quality extract for best flavor
Equipment Needed To Make
- Sharp knife
- Baking sheet
Substitutions & Alteration Suggestions
Cranberries: swap with dried cherries, blueberries, or raspberries.
White chocolate: substitute dark or milk chocolate for a different flavor profile.
Glaze option: If you don’t want the extra chocolate drizzle, make a simple glaze with powdered sugar, milk, and a dash of vanilla.
How to Make Cranberry White Chocolate Scones
Step by Step Instructions overview – Find the full directions in the recipe card below.
Step 1 – In a large bowl, whisk dry ingredients.
Step 2 – Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
Step 3 -Add cranberries and white chocolate chips
Step 4 – In another bowl, stir in cream, egg, and vanilla until just combined.
Step 5 – Add to dry ingredients.
Step 6 – Shape dough into a disc,
Step 7 – Brush tops with cream and bake until golden
Step 8 – Melt chocolate and drizzle over cooled scones.
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Raquel’s Time-Saving Tips to make the Best Cranberry White Chocolate Scones
- Use frozen cranberries (no need to thaw) to prevent bleeding color.
- Use cold butter for the best flaky texture
- Don’t overmix the dough – this keeps the scones tender.
- Chill the shaped dough before baking for extra flaky layers.
- Let scones cool slightly before drizzling so the chocolate sets nicely.
- Use a bit of coconut oil to thin chocolate if it’s too thick for drizzling.
- Store leftover scones in an airtight container for 2-3 days
Serving Suggestions
Eat these as is or serve warm with soft butter or sweet clotted cream.
These scones are perfect with coffee, tea, Hot Chocolate, or cold milk.
How to Store and Reheat Scones
- Store scones at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- You can freeze baked and cooled scones for up to 2 months. After cooling, place them in a freezer safe bag and slip a square of parchment paper between each to avoid sticking. Thaw and warm in the oven.
- Reheat scones in a preheated 350° oven for 2-3 minutes to get that “freshly baked” texture.
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Cranberry White Chocolate Scones
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter cut into small cubes
- ⅔ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup white chocolate chips or chunks plus more for drizzle
- ½ cup heavy cream plus more for brushing
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in dried cranberries and white chocolate.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together cream, egg, and vanilla. Add to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface. Pat into an 8-inch circle about ¾ inch thick.
- Slice into 8 wedges and transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the tops of the scones with cream and bake for 15–18 minutes, until golden brown. Cool slightly.
- Melt additional white chocolate in short microwave bursts, stirring until smooth. Drizzle over cooled scones before serving.
Notes
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These sound delicious!
I’ve been wanting to learn how to make scones. These sound great!
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These were perfect for Christmas brunch. I did not have any leftover!