Gingerbread Scones

18 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • FOR THE SCONES:
  • 2 cups All-purpose Flour
  • 1/4 cups Brown Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon
  • 1/4 cups Butter, Chilled And Cut Into Cubes
  • 1/3 cups Molasses
  • 1/4 cups Milk
  • 1 whole Egg
  • 1 Tablespoon Milk, For Brushing Tops
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  • FOR THE ICING:
  • 2 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened
  • 1 teaspoon Milk
  • 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 1-1/2 cup Powdered Sugar

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, ginger, salt and cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. 2
    In a small bowl, combine the molasses, milk and egg until smooth; stir into the flour mixture just until moistened.
  3. 3
    Turn out onto a floured surface; knead gently 6-8 times. Pat into an 8-inch circle; cut into 2 inch circles (0r cut into wedges) and place 1 inch apart on a greased baking sheet. Brush the 1 Tablespoon of milk over scones. Bake at 400 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
  4. 4
    For icing:
  5. 5
    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.
  6. 6
    Enjoy!
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