Gingerbread Scones

These are tasty little treats for the holidays. I attempted to make drop scones instead of following the instructions and rolling them out, so I added a little extra milk. Needless to say, they turned out more like large gingerbread cookies, but they were still very yummy.

Gingerbread Scones
2 c flour
3 tbsp brown sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 c cold butter
1/3 c molasses
1/2 c milk
1 egg, separated
sugar for sprinkling

1. Combine the dry ingredients in a medium-sized bowl.
2. Cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly.
3. In a separate bowl, combine molasses, milk, and the egg yolk.
4. Add the dry mix to the wet mix. Stir until just combined.
5. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead 6 to 8 times.
6. Pat into an 8" circle and cut into 12 wedges.
7. Brush each wedge with the egg white and sprinkle with sugar.
8. Bake at 400 for 12 to 15 minutes.

My mom spread some cream cheese frosting on hers and it was delicious. Enjoy!