GINGERBREAD SCONES WITH LEMON BUTTER

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Busy morning? Fill your kitchen with the warm aroma of these tender gingerbread scones. Then slather on some lip-smacking lemon butter and relax with a steaming cup of coffee. Yum! -Sharon Delaney-Chronis, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 16 scones.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup cold butter
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup molasses
1/2 cup dried currants
LEMON BUTTER:
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk cream and molasses; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Stir in currants. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times. Pat or roll out to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-in. biscuit cutter. , Place 2 in. apart on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat the butter, confectioners' sugar, lemon juice and zest until combined. Serve with warm scones.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 150mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.