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Gingerbread Scones

This is a perfect breakfast or brunch treat with flavors of Christmas and Thanksgiving! Topped with cream cheese icing, they are divine.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cinnamon, cream cheese, cream cheese icing, gingerbread, Holiday, scones
Servings: 10
Calories: 278kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

for scones:

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ cup butter chilled cut into cubes
  • cup molasses
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon milk for brushing tops

for icing:

  • 2 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 teaspoon milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, ginger, salt and cinnamon.  
  • Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • In a small bowl, combine the molasses, milk and egg until smooth; stir into the flour mixture just until moistened.
  • Turn out onto a floured surface; knead gently 6-8 times.
  • Pat into an 8-in. circle; cut into 2 inch circles (0r cut into wedges)  and place 1 in. apart on a greased baking sheet.
  • Brush milk over scones.  
  • Bake at 400 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
  • For icing: In a medium size bowl combine cream cheese, milk, and vanilla.
  • Slowly stir in powdered sugar, mixing until smooth.  
  • Place in a plastic zip top bag, clip a small hole in corner and pipe over slightly cooled scones.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 275mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g