The perfect combination of tangy and sweet, these cranberry bliss scones taste just like the ones from the coffee shop! 

Coffee time in the morning is very important to our family. It's one of the ways we connect, plan, and start our day off right. There's almost nothing quite like a steaming cup of coffee with loved ones, as you are waking from a good night's sleep.

Unless, of course, you decide to add some sweet breakfast scones in the mix. 

A batch of scones can be easily whipped up in the time it takes for our coffee to percolate, and the flavor combinations are nearly endless. Back in the day, when my hubby and I would go to a coffee shop for our weekly planning meetings, adding in a scone or breakfast treat from there often happened. Our favorite in the fall and winter was the cranberry bliss scones. Sweet and tangy flavors combined to create a flavor sensation like no other.

Cranberry bliss scones are the perfect breakfast treat, and can be enjoyed any time of day. 

 

Tangy, juicy cranberries are paired with hints of white chocolate in this cranberry bliss scone. The balance is nearly perfect, and has all the flavors you would expect from a high end coffee shop, but made in your own kitchen. 

Not to heavy, but light, flaky, and tender, they are great for a snack and will keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You could also freeze these cranberry bliss scones, wrapped tightly in foil or plastic wrap, and keep them for up to 2 months. Of course, that is saying that they will last long enough to try and freeze. 

A batch of these is easily eaten in our home in a single day. One scone for breakfast, a snack later in the afternoon, a bedtime treat and suddenly, they are gone!

Are you ready to try them for yourself?

Ingredients:

• 3 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 Tablespoons brown sugar
• 5 Tablespoons very cold butter
• 1 cup fresh cranberries, diced (can sub frozen whole cranberries)
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup milk
• 2 Tablespoons vinegar
• 3 Tablespoons white chocolate
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 Tablespoons heavy cream
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar

 

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, add first 5 ingredients. Whisk to combine well.
3. Cut in very cold butter until mixture is crumbly.
4. Add diced cranberries and stir to combine. If using frozen cranberries, allow to thaw and drain. Dice and continue. 
5. In a separate bowl, add milk and vinegar, and allow milk to begin to curdle. Add in eggs, and whisk to combine.
6. Combine wet ingredients with dry and mix until just combined.
7. Fold in diced white chocolate.
8. Turn out onto a floured parchment paper and shape into an 8 inch circle.
9. Place parchment paper on a baking sheet, and cut the dough into 8 triangles, but do not separate.
10. Bake for 20 minutes.
11. Separate the triangles, and return to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes until baked through and golden brown.
12. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine powdered sugar, heavy whipping cream and softened cream cheese. Place in a ziplock bag, and cut the tip with a sharp scissors. Drizzle over warm scones. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for later.

What is your favorite breakfast treat? Will you try these cranberry bliss scones? 

Other scone recipes you are sure to love:

Apple Cinnamon Rosemary Lemon Maple Pumpkin  

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