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A single gingerbread scone on a wire cooling rack.

Gingerbread Scones with Cinnamon Vanilla Glaze

Katelyn Theofanis
Delicious Gingerbread Scones are the perfect holiday treat. The classic scone is transformed with gingerbread spices and molasses to create a taste reminiscent of the beloved cookies. The homemade scones are a festive addition to breakfast or brunch and can also be served as a tasty snack.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8 scones
Calories 506 kcal

Ingredients
  

Gingerbread Scones

  • cups all-purpose flour
  • cup light brown sugar packed
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • teaspoon ground cloves
  • teaspoon finely ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ cup unsalted butter cold and cut into pieces
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream cold
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup molasses

Egg Wash

  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon water

Glaze

  • cups powdered sugar sifted
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 - 3 tablespoon milk or cream

Instructions
 

  • Combine the flour, light brown sugar, salt, baking powder, and spices in a large bowl.
  • Cut in the cold butter with a pastry cutter or two forks until coarse crumbs form.
  • Whisk the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and molasses in a small bowl or liquid measuring cup.
  • Create a well in the flour-butter mixture and pour the wet ingredients into the well in two separate parts, mixing until a dough starts to form.
  • Pour the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Turn the dough a couple of times until the dough comes together — do not over-mix. Form the dough into a 7-inch circle, about ¾-inch high.
  • Cut the disk of dough into 8 triangles using a sharp knife or bench scraper. Place the dough triangles onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and place the tray in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour to chill.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Brush the tops of the scones with egg wash and bake them for 20-25 minutes until golden brown—cool the scones on a wire rack.
  • Whisk the powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and milk until a glaze forms. Drizzle glaze over cooled scones. Let the glaze set before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 506kcalCarbohydrates: 71gProtein: 5gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 323mgPotassium: 253mgFiber: 1gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 799IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 156mgIron: 3mg
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