Description
Delight in these moist and flavorful Gingerbread Scones, perfectly spiced with ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, made with almond and coconut flour for a gluten-friendly twist. Topped with a creamy, lightly sweetened cream cheese frosting, these scones are perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Scones:
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/3 cup Swerve Brown, packed
- 1 tbsp coconut flour
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Frosting:
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered Swerve Sweetener (or powdered erythritol)
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- Water to thin, as needed
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the scones.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine almond flour, Swerve Brown, coconut flour, cocoa powder, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking powder, and salt. Stir thoroughly to evenly distribute the spices and leavening.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and well incorporated.
- Form Dough: Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined, forming a dough.
- Shape Dough: Transfer the dough onto a floured surface, shape it into a round disc, then cut it into 12 wedges to form scones.
- Bake Scones: Arrange the wedges on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until they turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prepare Frosting: While the scones bake, combine softened cream cheese, powdered Swerve sweetener, vanilla extract, and heavy whipping cream in a bowl. Mix until smooth, adding water a few drops at a time to achieve the desired drizzling consistency.
- Cool and Frost: Let the scones cool completely before drizzling them with the cream cheese frosting for a delightful finish.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to make mixing easier and to achieve a smooth batter and frosting.
- Use Swerve sweetener or erythritol for a low-carb, sugar-free option.
- Cut the scones evenly for uniform baking.
- Adjust frosting thickness with water carefully to get the perfect drizzle.
- Store leftover scones in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
