Ingredients
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3 3/4
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1/2
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2
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2
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1
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1/2
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1/4
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1/4
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1/4
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3/4
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Directions
Gingerbread Scones (Gift Bag),A wonderful treat to give at Christmas. I made this to go in my gingerbread gift bag for all the teachers, along with Gingerbread caramel corn recipe #118625, Gingerbread Truffles recipe #139735, and Crockpot Apple Butter recipe #93886.,Yummy! Put these in gift bags this year and got rave reviews. Thanks for sharing a delicious recipe!
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Steps
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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. |
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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. |
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Recipe Directions: Pour Gingerbread Mix from Gift Bag or Container Into a Medium Bowl. |
4
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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. |
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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 400f Oven For 10 to 12 Minutes or Until Bottoms Are Brown. Serve Warm. Makes 6 Scones. |
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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.). |
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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.). |