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Gingerbread Scones

Gingerbread Scones Recipe
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Warm up your chilly mornings with these delightful Gingerbread Scones. Bursting with aromatic spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, these scones are the perfect companion to your favorite cup of coffee or tea. Quick and easy to prepare, they make for an ideal breakfast or a sweet afternoon snack. With a soft texture and a hint of sweetness from molasses, you’ll love every bite. Plus, these scones are customizable with an optional icing that adds an extra layer of sweetness. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or holiday celebrations, this recipe yields eight scrumptious scones that will surely impress family and friends!

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 type)
  • 1 tsp milk (for top)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing, optional)
  • 2 tbsp melted butter (for icing, or vegan butter)
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup (for icing)
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract (for icing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, spices, salt, and sugar.
  3. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Stir in milk and molasses until just combined.
  5. Form dough into a circle on a cookie sheet about 3/4 inch thick.
  6. Brush with milk and sprinkle sugar on top.
  7. Cut into wedges and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Optional: Drizzle with icing made from powdered sugar, melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla.

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