Description
Warm up this season with our delightful Gingerbread Scones Recipe, perfect for cozy mornings and festive gatherings. These scones boast a rich blend of spices, including ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, creating a comforting treat that pairs beautifully with your favorite warm drink. With a simple preparation time of just 10 minutes, you’ll have these flavorful scones ready to serve in no time. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or drizzled with icing for a touch of sweetness, these scones are sure to become a seasonal favorite!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups unbleached white flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp granulated sugar, for sprinkling on top
- 1/2 cup cold butter (or vegan butter)
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup milk (any kind)
- 1 tsp milk for top
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2 tbsp melted butter (or vegan butter)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, spices, salt, and sugar.
- Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles small peas.
- Add milk and molasses; stir until just combined.
- Shape the dough into a circle on a parchment-lined baking sheet, about 3/4" thick.
- Brush with milk and sprinkle with sugar.
- Cut into wedges and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- If desired, prepare icing by whisking powdered sugar, melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract together.
- Drizzle icing over warm scones before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone (60g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg