There’s nothing that says fall quite like a batch of warm, freshly baked pumpkin scones. Fluffy, tender, and full of cozy pumpkin spice flavor, these scones are perfect for pairing with your morning coffee or enjoying as an afternoon treat. Top them with a drizzle of glaze (or even cream cheese frosting if you’re feeling indulgent) and you’ve got yourself the ultimate autumn baked good.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Packed with pumpkin and warming spices.
• Perfectly soft with just the right amount of crumble.
• Quick to whip up no fancy equipment needed.
• Tastes like fall in every single bite.

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Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
• 1/2 cup pumpkin purée
• 1/3 cup heavy cream (plus more for brushing)
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Glaze:

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2–3 teaspoons milk
• 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

How to make pumpkin scones

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
3. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
4. In another bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, cream, egg, and vanilla. Pour into dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined.
5. Turn the dough onto a floured surface, shape into a circle about 1-inch thick, and cut into 8 wedges. Place on baking sheet.
6. Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden. Cool slightly before glazing.
7. Mix powdered sugar, milk, and spice, then drizzle over cooled scones.

These pumpkin scones are perfect for cozy mornings, holiday brunches, or whenever you’re craving something sweet and spiced.

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Pumpkin Scones Recipe

Author: Balanced Healthy Meals Courses: Breakfast

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 20 mins Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 4

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

There’s nothing that says fall quite like a batch of warm, freshly baked pumpkin scones. Fluffy, tender, and full of cozy pumpkin spice flavor, these scones are perfect for pairing with your morning coffee or enjoying as an afternoon treat. Top them with a drizzle of glaze (or even cream cheese frosting if you’re feeling indulgent) and you’ve got yourself the ultimate autumn baked good.

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₃ cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
• ¹⁄₂ cup pumpkin purée
• ¹⁄₃ cup heavy cream (plus more for brushing)
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Glaze

• ¹⁄₂ cup powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons 2–3 milk
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
3. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
4. In another bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, cream, egg, and vanilla. Pour into dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined.
5. Turn the dough onto a floured surface, shape into a circle about 1-inch thick, and cut into 8 wedges. Place on baking sheet.
6. Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden. Cool slightly before glazing.
7. Mix powdered sugar, milk, and spice, then drizzle over cooled scones

Keywords: pumpkin scones