Description
Pumpkin Scones are the quintessential autumn treat, blending the warm flavors of pumpkin and spices into a soft, tender pastry. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy dessert, these delightful scones are topped with a sweet cinnamon glaze that takes them to the next level. Whether you’re hosting a fall gathering or enjoying a quiet morning at home, these pumpkin scones will impress everyone. With easy-to-follow steps and simple ingredients, you’ll have these delicious pastries ready in no time. Enjoy them warm with butter or drizzled with glaze for an irresistible seasonal delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for the glaze)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (for the glaze)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for the glaze)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for the glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In another bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, heavy cream, and vanilla extract; then add to dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and shape into an 8-inch round disk about 1 inch thick; cut into wedges.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown; cool slightly on the baking sheet.
- For the glaze: whisk powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth; drizzle over cooled scones before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg