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12 December, 2011 By Mary

Gingerbread Scones with Lemon Icing

As a kid, I thought the only redeeming fact about gingerbread was the lemon sauce we got to eat with it. I was that kid who heaped on three times as much sauce as necessary in any sugary situation: gingerbread, ice cream, bread pudding – you name it, if it was a sauce and had sugar in it, I’d probably rather drink it straight.

Are you starting to understand my unhealthy love of sugar?

These scones, from my Mama’s Christmas recipe book, are supposed to just be scored decoratively and adorned with an almond. In addition to feeling like this wasn’t quite enough sugar, I thought a splash of lemon (which I associate with gingerbread) would be perfect. The scones themselves are full of spices, bring the gingerbread flavor in full force. They are moist and flakey, with a soft texture. I’ve honestly never made scones before, and these turned out delicious! These would be great for a holiday breakfast or brunch addition – I enjoyed mine with some Egyptian licorice tea!

Gingerbread Scones with Lemon Icing

Adapted from Mama’s Christmas recipe book

Scones
2 cups flour
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup butter, chilled
1/3 cup molasses
1/3 cup milk
1 egg, beaten

Icing
1 cup powdered sugar
2 Tbsp lemon juice

Preheat oven to 425 F.

For the scones, combine all dry ingredients. Cut in butter. Stir molasses and milk together; add to dry ingredients. Mix just until dough forms – do NOT over-mix!

With floured hands, gather dough and transfer it to a greased cookie sheet. Pat out into a circle 1/2″ thick. With a floured knife, cut into wedges. Bake for 15-18 minutes. Cool on cookie sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack and allow to cool completely.

For the icing, combine powdered sugar and lemon juice. Add more lemon juice or sugar accordingly for your desired consistency. Spread or drizzle over scones, allow to set, then serve.

Notes and Tips:

  • As with any quick bread, and especially biscuits and scones, over-mixing can drastically alter the end result. Mix less than you are tempted to.
  • I had some half-and-half I needed to use, so I put that in place of the milk. It was delicious!
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  1. Pretty. Good. Food. says

    16 December, 2011 at 10:27 am

    I've never actually attempted scones…I feel inspired! 🙂 Sounds great!

    • mary says

      16 December, 2011 at 10:34 am

      These are pretty easy ones – great for a first timer! Good luck!

  2. Debbie Brownell says

    19 December, 2011 at 5:08 am

    I read your blog yesterday and immediately made a batch. We enjoyed them for breakfast and gave the rest to the Discovery Bound Bake sale and Holiday Sing. (Very hard to be so selfless, but it is Christmas time.)

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