Description
Holiday Cranberry Cream Cheese Scones are the perfect festive treat that combines the rich creaminess of cream cheese with the tartness of cranberries. These flaky scones are easy to prepare and make an inviting addition to any holiday gathering. With a delightful aroma that fills your kitchen, they’re ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack with coffee or cocoa. Enjoy these delicious scones warm, and watch them disappear as friends and family gather around!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 4 oz cream cheese (cold, cubed)
- 1 cup cranberries (fresh or dried)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk (or cream)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter and cream cheese until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In another bowl, whisk together egg, milk, and vanilla extract; add this mixture to the dry ingredients along with cranberries. Stir gently until just combined.
- Turn out the dough onto a floured surface; knead gently and form into a disc about one inch thick. Cut into triangles or desired shapes.
- Place on a lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg