Gingerbread Scones Gift Bag
Delight your loved ones this holiday season with these irresistible Gingerbread Scones, thoughtfully packaged as a decorative gift bag treat. This festive recipe combines the warm, comforting flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg with the rich sweetness of molasses, creating a tender, flaky scone that's perfect for cozy mornings. Topped with a delicate cinnamon-infused glaze, these scones strike the perfect balance between sweetness and spice. With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple steps, they’re as easy to make as they are to enjoy. Ideal as a homemade gift for friends, family, or holiday gatherings, these scones promise to spread a little cheer with every bite. Get ready to bake a batch of these seasonal delights that are as beautiful to give as they are delicious to receive!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.33 cup Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 3 tablespoons Molasses
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup Powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons Milk (for glaze)
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cinnamon (for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to blend the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, molasses, and vanilla extract.
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, gently stirring with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently shape it into a 1-inch thick round. Cut the dough into 8 equal wedges and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the scones in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes, or until the edges are golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack.
While the scones are cooling, prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, milk, and ground cinnamon in a small bowl until smooth.
Once the scones have cooled slightly, drizzle the glaze over the top of each one using a spoon or piping bag.
Allow the glaze to set for 10 minutes before packaging the scones in a decorative gift bag or box for gifting.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2565 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.7 g | 130% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.9 g | 314% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 271 mg | 90% | |
| Sodium | 2057 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 385.8 g | 140% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 191.0 g | ||
| Protein | 31.2 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 448 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 1495 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
