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Gingerbread Scones Recipe

Gingerbread Scones Recipe
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Warm up your chilly mornings with these delightful Gingerbread Scones, perfect for fall and winter gatherings. With a blend of aromatic spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, each scone offers a cozy flavor that captures the essence of the season. Whether served at breakfast with a cup of coffee or as an afternoon snack, these scones are sure to impress family and friends. Easy to make and versatile, you can enjoy them plain or drizzle them with a sweet icing for an extra treat. Indulge in the comforting taste of gingerbread with every bite!

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) (for icing)
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup (for icing)
  • ½ tsp pure vanilla extract (for icing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, sea salt, and 2 tablespoons of sugar.
  3. Cut cold butter into the mixture until it resembles small peas.
  4. Stir in milk and molasses until just combined.
  5. Shape dough into a circle on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper; pat to about 3/4" thick.
  6. Brush with 1 tsp of milk and sprinkle with 1 tsp of sugar.
  7. Cut into wedges and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  8. If desired, whisk together powdered sugar, melted butter (or vegan), maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and spread over warm scones.

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