Bittersweet Chocolate Gingerbread Scones

Gingerbread is believed to have originated in ancient Greece and was later brought to Europe by Armenian monk Gregory of Nicopolis.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Bittersweet Chocolate Gingerbread Scones

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, British Courses: Bakery, Breakfast Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2560

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoon Cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 2 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter
• ¹⁄₂ cup Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoon Molasses
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Bittersweet chocolate chips
• as needed for dusting Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract, and mix well.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the bittersweet chocolate chips.
5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently a few times to bring it together. Pat the dough into a circle about 1 inch thick.
6. Cut the dough into 8 wedges and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the scones are firm to the touch.
7. Remove from the oven and let the scones cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
8. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 20g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.