Gingerbread Scones with Lemon Glaze

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Gingerbread Scones with Lemon Glaze
23 min.
8
265kcal

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Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of the holiday season with these delightful Gingerbread Scones with Lemon Glaze. Perfect for a cozy morning meal or a festive brunch, these scones are a wonderful way to start your day or to treat yourself and your loved ones. With a rich blend of spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, each bite transports you to a winter wonderland, while the sweetened dried cranberries add a burst of tartness that perfectly complements the spiced dough.

What makes these scones truly special is the zesty lemon glaze that drizzles over the top, providing a refreshing contrast to the warm, spiced flavors. The combination of the sweet and tangy glaze with the soft, crumbly texture of the scones creates a delightful experience that is sure to please any palate. Plus, they are vegetarian-friendly, making them a great option for everyone at your table.

Ready in just 23 minutes, these Gingerbread Scones are not only quick to prepare but also a feast for the senses. Whether you’re enjoying them with a cup of tea or serving them at a holiday gathering, these scones are bound to become a cherished recipe in your collection. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to bake a batch of these scrumptious scones that will fill your home with the irresistible aroma of gingerbread!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.3 cup butter chilled cut into small pieces
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 cup granulated sugar 
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • teaspoon ground ginger 
  • 0.3 teaspoon nutmeg 
  • tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.3 cup milk 1% low-fat
  • tablespoons blackstrap molasses 
  • 0.3 cup powdered sugar 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup cranberries dried sweetened

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • knife
  • blender
  • measuring cup

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 42
  2. . Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.
  3. Combine flour and next 6 ingredients in a large bowl; cut in butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in cranberries.
  4. Add milk and molasses, stirring with a fork (mixture will be very crumbly).
  5. . Turn dough out onto an unfloured surface, and knead until dry ingredients are moist. Pat dough into a 7-inch circle; cut into 8 wedges.
  6. Place wedges on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
  7. Bake at 425 for 10 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned.
  8. . While scones bake, combine powdered sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl; stir well.
  9. Drizzle glaze over warm scones.
  10. Serve warm.
  11. Cut scones with a sharp chef 's knife coated with cooking spray.

Nutrition Facts

Calories265kcal
Protein5.49%
Fat27.38%
Carbs67.13%

Properties

Glycemic Index
50.76
Glycemic Load
24.35
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
7.0356520673503%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.02mg
Eriodictyol
0.09mg
Hesperetin
0.27mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.09mg
Quercetin
0.18mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:265.45kcal
13.27%
Fat:8.18g
12.58%
Saturated Fat:4.99g
31.22%
Carbohydrates:45.13g
15.04%
Net Carbohydrates:43.9g
15.96%
Sugar:20.14g
22.37%
Cholesterol:20.83mg
6.94%
Sodium:247.2mg
10.75%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.69g
7.38%
Manganese:0.47mg
23.4%
Selenium:12.47µg
17.82%
Vitamin B1:0.26mg
17.05%
Folate:58.14µg
14.53%
Iron:2.01mg
11.17%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.33%
Vitamin B3:1.98mg
9.9%
Calcium:97mg
9.7%
Phosphorus:71.55mg
7.15%
Magnesium:27.73mg
6.93%
Vitamin A:256.63IU
5.13%
Fiber:1.23g
4.93%
Potassium:169.67mg
4.85%
Copper:0.09mg
4.4%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.73%
Vitamin B5:0.26mg
2.56%
Vitamin E:0.33mg
2.19%
Zinc:0.31mg
2.08%
Vitamin B12:0.08µg
1.27%
Vitamin K:1.13µg
1.08%
Source:My Recipes