Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of autumn with these irresistible Pumpkin Scones. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack, these scones are quick to make and feature a delightful drizzle of vanilla glaze that adds just the right amount of sweetness. Infused with cozy spices, including cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice, each bite evokes the essence of fall. Whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet moment at home, these pumpkin scones are sure to impress.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup very cold salted butter, diced or grated
- 3/4 cup pumpkin purée
- 1/3 cup buttermilk (or milk), plus extra for brushing
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 to 3 teaspoons buttermilk (or milk)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- optional: 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ginger or cardamom
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in pumpkin purée, buttermilk, and vanilla until just combined.
- Transfer dough to a floured surface and shape into an 8-inch circle; cut into wedges.
- Freeze wedges for about 15 minutes before baking.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes until golden brown; cool on a wire rack.
- Whisk together glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled scones before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 224
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 236mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 24mg