Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of autumn with this easy Gingerbread Scones Recipe, perfect for warming up chilly mornings or as a delightful afternoon treat. These scones are beautifully spiced with ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, offering a comforting taste that pairs wonderfully with your favorite hot beverage. Enjoy them plain or elevate them with a sweet icing for an added touch of deliciousness. Whether served at breakfast, brunch, or tea time, these scones are sure to impress family and friends alike.
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
- 1/2 cup cold butter (or vegan butter)
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup milk (any kind)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp melted butter (or vegan)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- Β½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425Β°F (220Β°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, spices, sea salt, and sugar.
- Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in molasses and milk until just combined.
- Shape the dough into a circle on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper; brush with milk and sprinkle with sugar.
- Cut into wedges and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- For icing, whisk powdered sugar with melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth; drizzle over warm scones.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 178
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 195mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Use cold butter for flakiness. Donβt overmix; stop as soon as the dough comes together. Chill the dough briefly before baking if desired.