Best 5 Cranberry Eggnog Drop Scones Recipes

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During the holiday season, many people enjoy indulging in sweet and festive treats. If you're looking for a delightful breakfast or brunch option that will impress your family and friends, cranberry eggnog drop scones are a must-try. These tender and flavorful scones combine the tanginess of cranberries with the creamy richness of eggnog, creating a perfect balance of flavors. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can whip up a batch of these delicious scones that are sure to become a holiday favorite.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY EGGNOG SCONES



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I like making these eggnog scones for my coworkers the week before we all take off for the year and shut down the office. I also bring in a carton of eggnog to be used as creamer in our coffee. They love the little extra treat!

Provided by Chez Christine

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Scone Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
½ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup butter
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 cup eggnog
1 tablespoon coarse sparkling sugar, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda together in a large mixing bowl. Cut in butter until mixture looks crumbly. Mix in cranberries, pecans, and orange zest until evenly distributed. Stir in eggnog.
  • Turn dough out on a well floured surface and cut into 2 pieces. Keep sprinkling on flour if needed. Form each piece into a disk and gently pat each disk into a round about 6 inches in diameter. Sprinkle each disk with coarse sparkling sugar. Cut each round into 8 wedges using a bench scraper or sharp knife. Cut straight down through the dough so you shear the edges; this helps the scones rise. Don't separate the wedges.
  • Transfer dough circles to the prepared baking sheet. Separate the wedges slightly; there should be about 1 inch between the wider edges.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until scones are just beginning to brown, about 20 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.7 calories, Carbohydrate 35.3 g, Cholesterol 24.6 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 263.3 mg, Sugar 13.3 g

CORNMEAL CRANBERRY DROP SCONES



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If you've got a crowd coming for Thanksgiving, make some of these for breakfast or for afternoon tea. You can whip them up quickly.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     brunch, quick, appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 20 3-inch scones

Number Of Ingredients 11

130 grams (1 cup) whole-wheat pastry flour
130 grams (1 cup) fine stone-ground cornmeal
50 grams (1/4 cup) unrefined sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons finely chopped lemon zest
3 1/2 ounces (7 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 egg
2/3 cup buttermilk
100 grams (3/4 cup) dried cranberries, soaked for 10 minutes in warm water and drained

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment.
  • Sift together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Dump any bran remaining in the strainer into the bowl. Place in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Add the butter and lemon zest and pulse until you have a coarse, even mixture.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and the buttermilk. Turn on the food processor and add the egg mixture to the flour mixture. As soon as the dough comes together, turn off the machine. Add the cranberries and pulse just a few times to distribute through the dough. Don't pulse too many times or the cranberries will be chopped.
  • Drop the batter by heaped tablespoons onto the parchment-lined baking sheets, leaving an inch or more of space between each one. Bake one baking sheet at a time in the middle of the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, reversing the baking sheet front to back halfway through, until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 112, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 90 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CRANBERRY EGGNOG CORNBREAD SCONES



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This is probably one of the best scone recipes I've made. The texture is nice and the taste is excellent. They have just a hint of eggnog, so even those who aren't big fans of the drink will like them.

Provided by jowolf2

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Scone Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup cornmeal
⅓ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup butter, chilled
¾ cup craisins (sweetened, dried cranberries)
⅔ cup eggnog

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  • Stir the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a mixing bowl until blended. Cut in the butter using a pastry cutter or two knives until coarse crumbs form. Mix in the craisins. Use a fork to stir in the eggnog and make a sticky dough.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface; dip hands in flour and knead the dough about 10 times. Pat the dough out into a disk about 1/2 inch thick. Dip a 2 inch diameter biscuit cutter into some flour, and cut out 8 to 10 rounds. Place rounds about 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet. Use up remaining dough by patting it into a smaller disk and cutting again.
  • Bake in preheated oven until risen and golden brown, about 15 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.1 calories, Carbohydrate 51.7 g, Cholesterol 32.8 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 395.3 mg, Sugar 19.1 g

CRANBERRY-EGGNOG DROP SCONES



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Round out a festive brunch menu with a fresh-baked treat from the oven. My tender scones feature a pleasant eggnog flavor and a nice crunch from pecans. -Linda Hickam, Healdsburg, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup cold butter, cubed
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 cup eggnog
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2/3 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Place the first 5 ingredients in a food processor; pulse to blend. Add butter; pulse until coarse crumbs form. In a bowl, whisk together egg, eggnog and vanilla. Add to food processor; pulse just until blended. Remove to a bowl; stir in cranberries and pecans., Drop mixture by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 10-13 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 143mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CORNMEAL CRANBERRY DROP SCONES



Cornmeal Cranberry Drop Scones image

If you've got a crowd coming for Thanksgiving, make some of these for breakfast or for afternoon tea. You can whip them up quickly.

Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Time 50m

Yield 20 3-inch scones

Number Of Ingredients 11

130 grams (1 cup) whole-wheat pastry flour
130 grams (1 cup) fine stone-ground cornmeal
50 grams (1/4 cup) unrefined sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons finely chopped lemon zest
3 1/2 ounces (7 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 egg
2/3 cup buttermilk
100 grams (3/4 cup) dried cranberries, soaked for 10 minutes in warm water and drained

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment.
  • Sift together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Dump any bran remaining in the strainer into the bowl. Place in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Add the butter and lemon zest and pulse until you have a coarse, even mixture.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and the buttermilk. Turn on the food processor and add the egg mixture to the flour mixture. As soon as the dough comes together, turn off the machine. Add the cranberries and pulse just a few times to distribute through the dough. Don't pulse too many times or the cranberries will be chopped.
  • Drop the batter by heaped tablespoons onto the parchment-lined baking sheets, leaving an inch or more of space between each one. Bake one baking sheet at a time in the middle of the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, reversing the baking sheet front to back halfway through, until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 112, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 90 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose Fresh Cranberries: Opt for plump and firm cranberries to ensure the best flavor and texture in your scones.
  • Properly Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Do not overmix the batter; gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Overmixing can result in tough scones.
  • Chill the Dough: Chilling the dough before baking is crucial for achieving light and flaky scones. This allows the butter to solidify and evenly distribute throughout the dough, creating a more tender texture.
  • Preheat the Oven and Baking Sheet: Ensure that your oven and baking sheet are adequately preheated before baking the scones. This helps create a crispy exterior and a fluffy interior.
  • Avoid Overcrowding the Baking Sheet: Space the scones evenly apart on the baking sheet to allow proper air circulation and even baking.
  • Brush with Egg Wash: For a golden-brown crust, brush the tops of the scones with an egg wash before baking.
  • Serve Warm with Accompaniments: Cranberry eggnog drop scones are best served warm. Accompany them with a dollop of whipped cream, butter, or your favorite jam or marmalade.

Conclusion:

Cranberry eggnog drop scones are a delightful treat that combines the flavors of tart cranberries, creamy eggnog, and warm spices. They are easy to make and perfect for a festive breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea. With just a few simple tips and techniques, you can create light, flaky, and flavorful scones that will impress your family and friends. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's bake some delicious cranberry eggnog drop scones!

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