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 mins
Cook Time12 minutes mins
Total Time22 minutes mins
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cinnamon, cream cheese, cream cheese icing, gingerbread, Holiday, scones
Servings: 10
Calories: 278kcal
Author: Milisa
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
- ⅓ 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
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.
Serving: 1g | Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 275mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g