Easy Orange Cream Drop Scones

 

**Ingredients:** *For the batter:* - 2 cups all-purpose flour - 2 teaspoons baking powder - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt - 1/4 cup sugar - 2 tablespoons orange zest - 1/4 cup fresh orange juice - 1 cup heavy cream - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract *For the glaze:* - 1 cup powdered sugar - 1 tablespoon orange zest - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract - 1 tablespoon cream or milk - 1-2 tablespoons fresh orange juice **Instructions:** 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F

Line a large baking sheet (13x18)

with parchment paper

or a silicone mat. 2. In a large bowl, whisk together

the flour, baking powder, salt,

and sugar. Add the orange zest

and whisk with the flour mixture,

breaking up any clumps.

Add the orange juice, cream,

and vanilla extract.

Stir gently until just no dry bits are

visible. Don't overmix.

The dough should be thick and

sticky. 3. Drop the dough in 8 equal

portions, a generous 1/3-cup each,

onto the prepared baking sheet.

(A large scoop makes this task

easier.) Flatten the scones slightly

with damp fingers and smooth out

any shaggy, stray bits. 4. Bake the scones for 20-22 minutes

, or until golden on the edges.

Leave the scones on the baking

sheet for 10 minutes before

transferring them to a cooling

rack to cool completely. 5. To make the glaze, whisk

together the powdered sugar,

orange zest, vanilla extract, cream,

and 1 tablespoon of orange juice.

If the glaze is too thick, add more

orange juice, 1 teaspoon at a time,

until it reaches a drizzling

consistency. 6. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled

scones. 7. Enjoy!