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Description
Enjoy these easy pumpkin scones, perfect for a fall dessert or Thanksgiving treat. Made with simple ingredients, they bring homemade flavor to your table.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
- For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, egg, vanilla extract, and milk.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a 3/4-inch thick round.
- Cut the round into 8 wedges. Place the wedges on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool on a wire rack.
- For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled scones.
Notes
- For a stronger pumpkin flavor, you can use pumpkin pie spice instead of individual spices.
- Ensure your butter is very cold for the flakiest scones.
- You can add chopped pecans or walnuts to the dough for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 18 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg