Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Add the cold butter pieces to the dry ingredients and use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Stir in the dried cranberries and orange zest.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract.

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix; it’s okay if there are a few lumps.

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead it a few times until it comes together. Pat the dough into a circle about 1-inch thick.

Use a knife to cut the dough into 8 wedges.

Place the wedges on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 15-18 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown and cooked through.

While the scones are baking, make the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth.

Once the scones are done baking, let them cool for a few minutes, then drizzle the glaze over the top.

Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your homemade cranberry orange scones!