These Cranberry Orange Scones courtesy of Allrecipes make for a delicious treat all season long. Yields 12 scones.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large bowl, stir together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cut in 1/4 cup butter (chilled and diced) until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a separate bowl, toss 1 cup fresh cranberries (roughly chopped) with 1/3 cup sugar. Add to flour mixture along with grated zest of 1 orange and 1/2 cup chopped walnuts. Mix lightly.
In another bowl, beat together 3/4 cup half-and-half and 1 egg. Slowly pour in dry ingredients and mix until dough forms. Knead dough 4 or 5 times, then divide dough in half and turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Shape each half into a 6-inch circle and cut each circle into 6 wedges.
Place scones on lightly greased baking sheets and bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes.