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Gingerbread Scones Recipe

Gingerbread Scones Recipe
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Warm up your chilly days with our delightful Gingerbread Scones Recipe! These tender, spiced scones are infused with the rich flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, making them a perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. Serve them alongside your favorite hot beverage to elevate your cozy moments. The addition of molasses adds a unique sweetness that pairs beautifully with a drizzle of optional icing made from maple syrup. Whether you’re sharing them with loved ones during festive gatherings or keeping them all to yourself, 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 type)
  • 1 tsp milk, for topping
  • 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 mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, spices, salt, and sugar.
  3. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Add molasses and milk; stir until just combined.
  5. Form the dough into a circle on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. Brush the top with milk and sprinkle with sugar.
  7. Cut into wedges and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

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