Pistachio Cranberry Scones Recipe

Pistachio Cranberry Scones Recipe

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1/3 cup SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
  • 3/4 cup 1% low-fat milk
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped pistachio nuts
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a cookie sheet with vegetable cooking spray.
  2. Combine flour, cream of tartar, and soda, salt and orange rind in a large bowl; cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly. Add SPLENDA(R) Granulated Sweetener and milk to dry ingredients, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in cranberries and pistachio nuts.
  3. Pat dough to a 3/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut scones with a 2 1/2-inch round biscuit cutter, and place on cookie sheet.
  4. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.