Gingerbread Cream Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 450.
2. 2
   Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and spices in a large bowl.
3. 3
   Cut cold butter into small pieces and cut into flour until it is in small crumbs.
4. 4
   Add shortening and cut it in well.
5. 5
   In a small bowl, put 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons whipping cream and molasses.
6. 6
   Mix well.
7. 7
   Stir cream/molasses mixture into flour mixture and shape into a loose ball.
8. 8
   Pour dough onto a floured board and shape into a think patty - about 1/2 inch thick.
9. 9
   Cut dough into biscuits.
10. 10
    Place biscuits on a lined baking sheet.
11. 11
    Brush biscuits with remaining cream and sprinkle with coarse sugar or vanilla sugar.
12. 12
    Bake for 10-12 minutes, until lightly browned and a toothpick in the center comes out clean.
13. 13
    Cool biscuits slightly on a rack for a few minutes but serve while still warm.
14. 14
    Serve split, with a dollop of jam in the middle and whipped cream on top.