Gingerbread Scones (Gift Bag) Recipe

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Ingredients:

  • 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 3/4 cup shortening

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, salt, soda, cloves and nutmeg. Using a pastry blender, cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. For each gift, measure about 1-3/4 cups of the mixture into a self-sealing plastic bag or airtight container. Seal bags or containers. Include recipe directions for scones with each gift.
  3. Recipe Directions: Pour gingerbread mix from gift bag or container into a medium bowl.
  4. Make a well in center of dry mixture. Combine 1 beaten egg, 2 tablespoons milk, and 1 tablespoon molasses; add to dry mixture. Stir just until moistened. Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface.
  5. Quickly knead dough by folding and pressing it gently for 10 to 12 strokes or until dough is almost smooth. Pat or lightly roll dough into a 6-inch circle. Cut into 6 wedges. Plae wedges 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush with milk; sprinkle with coarse or granulated sugar. Bake in a 400°F oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until bottoms are brown. Serve warm. Makes 6 scones.
  6. Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare Gingerbread Scones as directed through step 1. Store in an airtight container up to 6 weeks at room temperature or in a freezer container up to 6 months in the frezer. (Or prepare scones as directed through step 3. Cool completely. Place in self-sealing freezer bags or arrange in layers separated by waxed paper in a freezer container. Seal, label, and freeze up to 3 months.).
  7. To serve, using 1-3/4 cups of dry mixture for each recipe, prepare scones as directed in step 3. (Or thaw frozen scones in freezer bags or containers at room temperature.).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 705.01 Kcal (2952 kJ)
Calories from fat 285.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.74g 49%
Sodium 309.09mg 13%
Potassium 741.98mg 16%
Total Carbs 96.25g 32%
Sugars 21.4g 86%
Dietary Fiber 3.25g 13%
Protein 9.42g 19%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 1.7mg 9%
Calcium 298.1mg 30%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 455.54 Kcal (1907 kJ)
Calories from fat 184.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.51g 49%
Sodium 199.72mg 13%
Potassium 479.42mg 16%
Total Carbs 62.19g 32%
Sugars 13.83g 86%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g 13%
Protein 6.09g 19%
Iron 1.1mg 9%
Calcium 192.6mg 30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 16.1
    Points
  • 19
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

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