Description
These Pumpkin Scones are warm, flaky, and spiced with fall flavors. Easy to make with pantry staples, they’re the perfect cozy treat to serve with coffee or tea. Whether glazed or plain, these scones are a seasonal favorite ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup (65g) light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup (120g) pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream or milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the glaze (optional):
- 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
- 1–2 teaspoons milk or cream
- Pinch of cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, spices, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter using fingers or pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In another bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, egg, cream, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until a sticky dough forms—do not overmix.
- Turn dough onto floured surface and shape into a 1-inch thick round. Cut into 8 wedges.
- Place wedges on baking tray and bake 18–22 minutes or until golden and cooked through.
- Cool slightly and drizzle with glaze if using.
Notes
- Use cold butter for flaky texture—don’t let it soften before mixing.
- Do not overwork the dough to keep the scones tender.
- Substitute dairy-free milk and butter for a vegan version.
- Freeze unbaked wedges for future baking—just add a few minutes to bake time.
- Serve with butter, pumpkin jam, or glaze for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Scones Recipe, Autumn Pumpkin Scones, Pumpkin Brown Sugar Scones, Healthy Pumpkin Spice Latte Scones, Homemade Scones