🍪 Gingerbread Scones 🧑‍🍳  
"Perfect for a cozy family breakfast or a holiday treat—bake with love and share the joy!"

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️  
- 2 cups unbleached white flour (8oz/240g)  
- 1/4 cup molasses (3oz/85g)  
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (or coconut, date, etc.)  
- 1 tsp granulated sugar (for sprinkling on top)  
- 1/2 cup milk (cow, coconut, almond, etc.)  
- 1 tsp milk (for brushing on top)  
- 1 tbsp baking powder  
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon  
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger  
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves  
- 1/2 tsp sea salt  
- 1 cup powdered sugar  
- 2 tbsp melted butter (or vegan butter)  
- 1/2 cup cold butter in cubes (or vegan butter, 4oz/115g)  
- 1 tbsp maple syrup  
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract  

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳  
1. Preheat your oven to 425°F.  
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, salt, and 2 tbsp of sugar. Mix well.  
3. Using a pastry cutter or fork, work the cold butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, with pea-sized butter chunks.  
4. Pour in the molasses and 1/2 cup milk. Stir until the dough comes together.  
5. Transfer the dough to a greased or parchment-lined baking tray. Gently shape it into a 3/4-inch thick circle with your hands.  
6. Brush the dough with 1 tsp milk and sprinkle 1 tsp of granulated sugar over the top for a sweet, crunchy finish.  
7. Slice the dough into 8 equal wedges, like a pizza, but do not separate them.  
8. Bake for 17-20 minutes or until the scones are golden brown and fluffy.  
9. To make the icing, whisk the powdered sugar with melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.  
10. Spread the icing over warm scones using a spoon or knife. Work quickly, as the icing sets fast.  
11. Serve warm with your favorite hot drink and enjoy!  

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎  
Approximate per serving:  
Calories: 280  
Carbohydrates: 38g  
Proteins: 4g  
Fats: 12g  
Sugar: 18g  

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡  
- For extra festive flavor, sprinkle a dash of nutmeg or orange zest into the dough.  
- If you like softer scones, wrap them in a clean kitchen towel as they cool to retain moisture.  
- Make sure your butter is cold for the perfect flaky texture.  

⏳ Preparation time 🍰  
Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 17-20 minutes | Servings: 8