Gingerbread Scones
Warm, spiced, and utterly delightful, these Gingerbread Scones are the perfect treat for cozy gatherings during the cooler months. Infused with rich molasses and aromatic spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, they bring a festive touch to any breakfast or brunch table. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven with your favorite hot beverage for an indulgent experience that will warm your heart and satisfy your sweet tooth. Easy to prepare and customizable based on your preferences, these scones make a delightful addition to your seasonal baking repertoire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: About 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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 in cubes (or vegan butter)
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup milk, any kind
- 1 tsp milk, for top
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp melted butter (or vegan butter)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, spices, salt, and granulated sugar.
- Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles peas.
- Stir in milk and molasses until combined.
- Form dough into a circle on a parchment-lined baking sheet, about 3/4" thick.
- Brush the top with milk and sprinkle with sugar.
- Cut into wedges and bake for 15–20 minutes until golden brown.
- For optional icing, whisk together powdered sugar, melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract; drizzle over warm scones.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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