Eggnog Cranberry Scones

Are you looking to impress your mother-in-law at the family's Christmas breakfast?  Are you searching for the perfect tasty morsel to bring to that Christmas tea party? Breathe a sigh of relief. You've stumbled upon the answer here!

Frugal Antic's Improv Challenge gives me the opportunity to share this scone recipe I've been developing for a couple months. Inspiration came from various cookbooks and scone recipes found at King Arthur Flour.

Start by letting those dry ingredients get all happy together:

Don't forget the beautiful cranberries!

Whisk up the 'nog & egg:

 give them some Christmas "cheer"

Stir just enough to moisten all the dry ingredients: 

Form dough into two rounds & cut in wedges: 

Place pieces onto baking parchment at least 1/2" apart: 

Brush with additional eggnog & sprinkle with cinnamon sugar:

Chill them while you preheat the oven:

Whip some cream while baking those bad boys:

Devour!

So -- if you're drooling for them, here is the recipe card:

I've prepared these for my guys ("Best ever, Mom!") a ladies' luncheon (rave reviews) & many batches for my online bake sale. Yes, this scone is guaranteed to please!

"NOM - NOM - NOM!"

going... going... Gone!

This is for my friend Mary in Greeley:

It was quite a progression, really...