Description
Indulge in the warmth of the holiday season with this delightful Gingerbread Scones Recipe. Perfectly spiced with ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, these scones fill your kitchen with a cozy aroma that invites everyone to gather around. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can quickly whip up a batch for breakfast, brunch gatherings, or as a comforting afternoon snack alongside your favorite tea or coffee. Enjoy them plain or elevate their charm with a simple icing drizzle for an extra touch of sweetness. This recipe yields eight scones, making it ideal for sharing with friends and family during festive occasions!
Ingredients
- 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 in cubes (or vegan butter)
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, sea salt, and granulated sugar.
- Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles small peas.
- Stir in milk and molasses until just combined.
- Shape dough into a circle on a cookie sheet; brush with milk and sprinkle with sugar.
- Cut into wedges and bake for 15–20 minutes until golden brown.
- Optional: Drizzle icing made from powdered sugar, melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract over warm scones.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast & Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 153mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 27mg
Keywords: Use cold ingredients for flaky texture. Avoid overmixing to keep scones tender. Chill dough before baking for best results.