Gingerbread Cream Biscuits Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Cream Biscuits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; ½ cup sugar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground ginger; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves; 4 tablespoons butter, chilled; 4 tablespoons vegetable shortening; 1 tablespoon molasses; 1 cup heavy whipping cream (divided); 2 tablespoons coarse sugar or 2 tablespoons vanilla sugar; ¼ cup apricot jam (optional); ½ cup whipped cream (optional)

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
4 tablespoons butter, chilled
4 tablespoons vegetable shortening
1 tablespoon molasses
1 cup heavy whipping cream (divided)
2 tablespoons coarse sugar or 2 tablespoons vanilla sugar
¼ cup apricot jam (optional)
½ cup whipped cream (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 450.
2
Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and spices in a large bowl.
3
Cut cold butter into small pieces and cut into flour until it is in small crumbs.
4
Add shortening and cut it in well.
5
In a small bowl, put 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons whipping cream and molasses.
6
Mix well.
7
Stir cream/molasses mixture into flour mixture and shape into a loose ball.
8
Pour dough onto a floured board and shape into a think patty - about 1/2 inch thick.
9
Cut dough into biscuits.
10
Place biscuits on a lined baking sheet.
11
Brush biscuits with remaining cream and sprinkle with coarse sugar or vanilla sugar.
12
Bake for 10-12 minutes, until lightly browned and a toothpick in the center comes out clean.
13
Cool biscuits slightly on a rack for a few minutes but serve while still warm.
14
Serve split, with a dollop of jam in the middle and whipped cream on top.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread Cream Biscuits falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Gingerbread Cream Biscuits

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