The Ultimate Bakery-Size Orange Scone Cookies

The ultimate orange scone cookies are here! After making these many times, I’ve perfected the recipe for you. Bite into the crispy edges and soft, citrusy center. They’re perfect for a cozy winter treat. Try them with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate. Looking for more cozy recipes? Check out my Million Dollar Lasagna or Honey Lime Chicken with Mango Salsa. Jump to the recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Million Dollar Lasagna and Honey Lime Chicken with Mango Salsa.

What You'll Need for The Ultimate Bakery-Size Orange Scone Cookies

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• Zest of 1 orange
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp orange extract (optional)
• 1/2 tsp orange zest
• Optional: Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar, 2-3 tbsp milk, 1/2 tsp orange extract
• Optional: Sprinkle of powdered sugar

How to Make The Ultimate Bakery-Size Orange Scone Cookies

1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
2. Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cut in butter: Add cold cubed butter to dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Add wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, vanilla extract, orange extract (if using), and orange zest. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Form dough: Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Pat or roll dough to about 1/2-inch thickness. Cut out circles using a 2-inch biscuit cutter.
6. Bake: Place cookies on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Glaze (optional): In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and orange extract. Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies. Sprinkle with additional powdered sugar if desired.

Storing & Reheating The Ultimate Bakery-Size Orange Scone Cookies

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week Make-ahead tip: Prepare dough up to 1 day ahead and refrigerate. Bake as directed.

Freezing The Ultimate Bakery-Size Orange Scone Cookies

Freeze baked and cooled cookies for up to 3 months

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 5-7 minutes Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 15-20 seconds

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a more pronounced orange flavor, add orange extract and increase orange zest to 1 tsp.
• Best substitution: Substitute milk with buttermilk for a tangier flavor.
• Make-ahead: Prepare dough up to 1 day ahead and refrigerate. Bake as directed.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled or halved as needed.
• Troubleshooting: If your cookies are burning on the bottom, reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and use a silicone baking mat or parchment paper to prevent sticking.

The Ultimate Bakery-Size Orange Scone Cookies

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

12-14 mins

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Total

30 mins

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Serves

12 cookies

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Diet

Gluten-free (use gluten-free flour)

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• Zest of 1 orange

Seasonings

• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp orange extract (optional)
• 1/2 tsp orange zest

Optional Toppings

• Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar, 2-3 tbsp milk, 1/2 tsp orange extract
• Sprinkle of powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
2. Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cut in butter: Add cold cubed butter to dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Add wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, vanilla extract, orange extract (if using), and orange zest. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Form dough: Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Pat or roll dough to about 1/2-inch thickness. Cut out circles using a 2-inch biscuit cutter.
6. Bake: Place cookies on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Glaze (optional): In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and orange extract. Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies. Sprinkle with additional powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a more pronounced orange flavor, add orange extract and increase orange zest to 1 tsp.
• Best substitution: Substitute milk with buttermilk for a tangier flavor.
• Make-ahead: Prepare dough up to 1 day ahead and refrigerate. Bake as directed.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled or halved as needed.
• Troubleshooting: If your cookies are burning on the bottom, reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and use a silicone baking mat or parchment paper to prevent sticking.

Storage

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week
• Freezer: Freeze baked and cooled cookies for up to 3 months
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 5-7 minutes
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 15-20 seconds
• Make ahead: Prepare dough up to 1 day ahead and refrigerate. Bake as directed.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 120
• Protein: 2g
• Fat: 6g
• Carbs: 15g
• Fiber: 0.5g
• Sugar: 6g
• Sodium: 100mg
• Cholesterol: 25mg
• Sat. Fat: 3.5g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try The Ultimate Bakery-Size Orange Scone Cookies and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!