Best 10 Cranberry Gingerbread Scones Recipes

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Cranberry gingerbread scones are a delectable treat that combines the flavors of warm spices, zesty cranberries, and sweet, tender bread. These scones have a moist and crumbly texture and are perfect for enjoying with a hot cup of coffee or tea. They are also easy to make and can be prepared in under an hour. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner, you are sure to find a recipe in this article that will produce delicious cranberry gingerbread scones that everyone will love.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GINGERBREAD SCONES WITH CRANBERRY ORANGE BUTTER



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Provided by Wanna Make This?

Categories     dessert

Time 45m

Yield 12 scones

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 tablespoons whole berry cranberry sauce
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for forming the scones
2 tablespoons sugar, plus more for sprinkling the scones
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/4 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger
1/3 cup molasses
1 large egg, separated
1/3 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • For the cranberry butter: Combine the butter, cranberry sauce, orange juice and zest and salt in a medium bowl. Beat with a wooden spoon to combine. (You can also use a mini food processor or mixer.) Transfer to a serving bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • For the scones: Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and baking soda in a food processor. Pulse to combine. Scatter in the butter pieces and pulse until the butter is the size of small peas. Sprinkle in the chopped crystallized ginger. Whisk together, then add in the molasses, egg yolk and buttermilk. Pulse just until a loose dough forms. Mound the dough into a floured work surface and knead a few times to bring it together. Pat or roll the dough into an 8-inch round. Cut into 12 wedges and transfer to the baking sheet. Beat the egg white until foamy. Brush the tops of the scones with the egg white and sprinkle with sugar.
  • Bake until the bottoms of the scones are golden brown and the top has a crackly sugar crust, about 18 to 22 minutes. Serve warm with the cranberry orange butter.

CRANBERRY GINGERBREAD SCONES



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Cranberry studded scones are perfect for a holiday brunch. The baking aroma is so welcoming, I bake these gingerbread scones as guests arrive. -Lisa Varner, El Paso, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup molasses
1/2 cup dried cranberries
TOPPING:
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, whisk together first 7 ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, whisk together cream and molasses; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Stir in cranberries., Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 5 times. Pat dough into an 8-in. circle; cut into 8 wedges. Place on an ungreased baking sheet., Mix sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over scones. Top with pecans. Bake until light brown, 12-14 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 314mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

HEAVENLY CRANBERRY SCONES



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A delightful and easy recipe for scones. This is a bit unusual because it doesn't require milk or egg. The result is a lovely and light scone that's so good it's heavenly!

Provided by Lindsay

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Scone Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
½ cup vanilla yogurt
½ cup fresh cranberries
1 tablespoon turbinado sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  • Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a mixing bowl. Cut in cold butter with 2 knives or a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in yogurt, then cranberries.
  • Form dough into a ball and place on the prepared baking sheet. Pat down into a 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch thick circle. Sprinkle with sugar and cut into 8 segments.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are slightly crisp and top is browned, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and redefine the cut marks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Cholesterol 23.7 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 245.6 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

CRANBERRY SCONES



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A quick basic scone recipe with traditional holiday ingredients...great treat for Christmas morning! Serve warm with butter and tea!

Provided by CRISTINA GOMEZ

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Scone Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup butter, chilled and diced
1 cup fresh cranberries, roughly chopped
⅓ cup white sugar
1 grated zest of one orange
½ cup chopped walnuts
¾ cup half-and-half cream
1 egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, stir together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, nutmeg and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • In a separate bowl, toss cranberries with sugar; add to flour mixture along with orange peel and nuts. Mix lightly.
  • In another bowl, beat together cream and egg; slowly pour into dry ingredients, mixing with rubber scraper until dough forms. Knead dough 4 or 5 times, being careful not to over handle. Divide dough in half. Turn out onto lightly floured surface. Shape each half into a 6 inch circle. Cut each circle into 6 wedges. Place scones on lightly greased baking sheets.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 31.3 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 173.6 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

CRANBERRY SCONES



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We used cranberries instead of currants in these traditional, crumbly British scones for an irresistible winter treat. Try them for breakfast or with afternoon tea.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
5 tablespoons sugar, plus 1 tablespoon for topping
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
2/3 cup (plus 1 tablespoon) half-and-half
1/2 cup halved cranberries, drained on paper towels

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a bowl, whisk together flour, 5 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 2/3 cup half-and-half until just moistened. Gently fold in cranberries.
  • On a lightly floured surface, knead dough gently, 5 to 10 times. Pat into a 1-inch-thick round. Cut into 8 wedges; place on a baking sheet, 2 inches apart. Brush tops with remaining tablespoon half-and-half; sprinkle with remaining tablespoon sugar. Bake until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack.

GINGERBREAD SCONES



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These moist scones' gingerbread flavor make them just right for serving around Christmastime. They are a scrumptious treat with tea or coffee. -David Bostedt, Zephyrhills, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
1/3 cup molasses
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 large egg, separated, room temperature
Coarse sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, whisk the first 7 ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, whisk molasses, milk and egg yolk until blended; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened., Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 6-8 times. Pat into an 8-in. circle. Cut into 12 wedges. Place wedges 1 in. apart on a greased baking sheet., In a small bowl, beat egg white until frothy; brush over scones. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 269mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

STICKY CRANBERRY GINGERBREAD



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Sticky, spicy and full of cranberries, this gingerbread is perfect for the holidays. The recipe has been designed to make ahead, and will taste as good 2 days after baking as it does on the same day. (It will keep for 4 to 5 days.) To store it, wrap it well, stick it in the fridge and then bring to room temperature before serving. Whipped cream or crème fraîche, spiked with a little bourbon if you like, is nice on the side.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     cakes, cookies and bars, dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups/8 ounces/266 grams fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup/200 grams granulated sugar
1 stick/4 ounces/113 grams unsalted butter
2/3 cup/133 grams dark brown sugar
1/2 cup/120 milliliters whole milk
1/2 cup/120 milliliters maple syrup
1/4 cup/60 milliliters molasses
1 1/2 cups/185 grams all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon/5 grams ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon/1 gram ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon/3 grams baking powder
1/2 teaspoon/3 grams kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon/1 gram baking soda
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon/14 grams grated fresh ginger (from 1-inch piece)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees and line a 9-inch square or round baking pan with parchment.
  • In a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan, stir together cranberries, granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon water. Stir the cranberries over medium heat until the sugar is completely dissolved and cranberries form a sauce that is syrupy and bubbling thickly, about 10 minutes. Aim to have about half the cranberries broken down, with the remainder more or less whole.
  • In a separate saucepan, stir together the butter, brown sugar, milk, maple syrup and molasses over medium heat. Bring it to just barely a simmer and then remove it from the heat. Do not let it come to a boil, or the mixture may curdle.
  • In a large bowl, sift together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, baking soda and black pepper. Beat in the butter-maple syrup mixture and then beat in the eggs. Stir in the ginger.
  • Scrape the batter into the pan. Drop fat dollops of cranberry sauce onto the surface of the cake batter. Drag a long, slender knife through the batter in a swirly design, as if you are marbling a cake. Transfer the cake to the oven and bake it until the top is firm and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Transfer the pan to a wire baking rack and let the cake cool completely before eating it.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 379, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 69 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 198 milligrams, Sugar 51 grams, TransFat 0 grams

THE BEST CRANBERRY SCONES EVER



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Recipe adapted from http://www.joyofbaking.com This is our favorite scone recipe...the scones are very festive looking and very light in texture. Great for brunches! Another great thing about this recipe is that it's easy and fast! I have managed to make this recipe in the morning before going to work (and I was on time) ;)

Provided by Rosealicious Chef

Categories     Scones

Time 35m

Yield 1 large 8 inch (20 cm) scone., 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup white sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
1 lemon, zest of
1 orange, zest of
2/3-3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup sliced almonds
icing sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) and place rack in middle of oven.
  • Butter or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
  • Cut the butter into small pieces and blend into the flour mixture with a pastry blender or two knives. The mixture should look like coarse crumbs.
  • Stir in the cranberries and mixed fruit peel, making sure not to crush the berries.
  • Add the milk and stir until just combined. Do not over mix.
  • Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface. Roll or pat the dough into a circle that is 8 inches (20cm) round and about 11/2 inches (3.75 cm) thick.
  • Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and then brush the scone with milk. Using a sharp knife, score the top of the scone into eight triangles and then sprinkle with the sliced almonds.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center of the scone comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven and then turn your broiler on a high setting. Sift icing sugar over the top of the scone and place under the broiler.
  • Broil for just a few seconds, until the sugar has melted and turns golden brown. Make sure to watch the scone carefully as the sugar will burn very quickly!
  • Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
  • Enjoy!

CRANBERRY-TANGERINE SCONES



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Categories     Bread     Berry     Citrus     Breakfast     Brunch     Bake     Cranberry     Winter     Tangerine     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons grated tangerine peel
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
3 tablespoons fresh tangerine juice
1 large egg
2 teaspoons unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons raw sugar*

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Whisk flour, 1/3 cup sugar, peel, baking powder, and salt in bowl to blend. Add 1/2 cup chilled butter. Using fingertips, rub in until mixture resembles coarse meal. Mix in cranberries.
  • Whisk crème fraîche, tangerine juice, and egg in medium bowl to blend. Gradually add to flour mixture, using fork to toss until moist clumps form. Knead dough briefly on lightly floured surface until smooth. Pat dough into 8-inch round. Cut into 8 equal wedges. Transfer to prepared baking sheet, spacing apart. Brush with melted butter; sprinkle with raw sugar.
  • Bake until golden brown, about 12 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature. (Can be made up to 1 month ahead. Cool completely. Wrap in aluminum foil; freeze. Serve at room temperature.)
  • Also called turbinado or demerara sugar; available at natural foods stores and most supermarkets.

CRANBERRY GINGER SCONES



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From Kitchen Daily by Chez Us Denise Woodward and Lenny Ferreira. Use your food processor, or make the old fashioned way -- by hand, like making biscuits!

Provided by KerfuffleUponWincle

Categories     Breads

Time 30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
4 ounces butter (cut into small pieces)
1 cup fresh cranberries
1/4 cup candied ginger (minced)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 egg
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • NOTE: If you don't own a food processor, make these scones as you would make biscuits!
  • In a food processor combine all of the dry ingredients, give a whirl to mix. With the food processor running, add pieces of butter, a couple at a time, and pulse until pea sized. Continue adding the butter until you use all of it.
  • Add the heavy cream. Pulse until the dough comes together.
  • Add the ginger and cranberries, and give a quick pulse.
  • Remove the dough from the food processor, and knead on a lightly floured counter top. Pat into a circle, about 3/4 inch thick. Cut into 8-10 triangles.
  • Place onto a baking sheet, with space between each one.
  • Make an egg wash with the egg and a tablespoon of water. Using a pastry brush, lightly brush the tops of the scones with the egg wash, and sprinkle a little sugar on each top.
  • Bake for 15 - 20 minutes, until the scones are golden brown on the tops. Remove from the oven. Let cool for 5 minutes.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, measure and prep all of your ingredients. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you have everything you need before you begin.
  • Use Fresh Ginger: Fresh ginger has a more intense flavor than ground ginger, so it's best to use it whenever possible. If you only have ground ginger on hand, use about half the amount called for in the recipe.
  • Don't Overmix the Dough: Overmixing the dough will make the scones tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined and no dry streaks remain.
  • Chill the Dough Before Baking: Chilling the dough before baking helps to develop the flavor and make the scones more tender. You can chill the dough for up to 24 hours.
  • Bake the Scones Until Golden Brown: The scones are done baking when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Conclusion:

These cranberry gingerbread scones are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for the holiday season. They're easy to make and can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. With their warm spices, tangy cranberries, and moist, tender texture, these scones are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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