Combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices in a large mixing bowl.

Cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center; set aside.

In a small mixing bowl, stir together molasses, egg yolk and milk.

Add all at once to well in flour mixture; stir with fork until combined.

Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for 10-12 strokes, until nearly smooth. Pat dough into an 8-inch circle; cut into 8 wedges.

Arrange on a lightly greased baking sheet. Or press the wedges into a greased scones pan if you have one.

Before baking, using a pastry brush and brush a little milk onto each scone.

Bake at 350 degrees for 15-18 minutes. Let cool on wire rack.

Drizzle with a powdered sugar glaze, while warm, if desired.

Powdered Sugar Glaze: 2/3 c. to 3/4 c. powdered sugar and 1/4 t. vanilla and hot water to desired consistency; drizzle over each scones after they have cooled a bit.