Description
A delightful balance of sweet and spicy, these scones are perfect for any gathering, from holiday feasts to cozy afternoon teas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 cup fresh or dried cranberries
- 1–2 fresh jalapeños, finely chopped
- ¾ cup cream or buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gently fold in the cranberries and jalapeños.
- Pour in the cream or buttermilk and stir until just combined.
- On a floured surface, turn out the dough. Pat it into a circle about 1-inch thick and cut it into wedges or rounds.
- Place the scones on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Best enjoyed warm with extra cranberry jalapeño dip for spreading.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: scones, cranberry, jalapeño, baking, holiday recipes