Delicious and Festive Cranberry Eggnog Cornbread Scones Recipe

These scones are the perfect combination of sweet and savory, with the added festive flavors of cranberry and eggnog. They are a great addition to your holiday baking repertoire and are sure to impress your friends and family.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 1/2 cup eggnog
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup cornmeal
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1-2 tablespoons eggnog (for glaze)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add the cold butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry cutter or your hands to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Stir in the eggnog, dried cranberries, cornmeal, egg, vanilla extract, and orange zest until just combined.
5. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and pat into a 1-inch thick circle. Cut into 8 wedges and place on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown.
7. While the scones are cooling, make the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and eggnog. Drizzle over the scones before serving.
8. Enjoy these cranberry eggnog cornbread scones with a cup of hot tea or coffee for a festive treat!

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