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Two iced Gingerbread Scones, cut and stacked, on a wooden board with a red mug in the background.

Gingerbread Scones

These gingerbread scones are a delightful treat, perfect for a holiday breakfast or afternoon tea. They are spiced with ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, and topped with a simple glaze.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Scones
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter cut into cubes
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp milk
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Large bowl
  • Pastry blender
  • Rolling Pin
  • Knife
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  3. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and heavy cream.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a 3/4-inch thick round. Cut the round into 8 wedges.
  7. Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
  8. While the scones are baking, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk if needed to reach desired consistency.
  9. Let the scones cool slightly on a wire rack, then drizzle with the glaze.

Notes

For a richer flavor, you can add 1/4 cup of molasses to the wet ingredients. You can also add 1/4 cup of chopped crystallized ginger to the dough for extra spice.

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