Description
Indulge in the warm flavors of fall with these delicious Pumpkin Scones. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, these spiced scones are easy to make and even easier to enjoy.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup 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
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (cut into cubes)
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin purée
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (plus more for brushing)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional:
- coarse sugar for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add Butter: Cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the pumpkin purée, heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Mix Dough: Add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture and mix until just combined.
- Shape and Bake: Pat the dough into a circle, cut into wedges, and place on the baking sheet. Brush with heavy cream, sprinkle with sugar, and bake for 18-22 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the scones to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Add a simple glaze by mixing 1/2 cup powdered sugar with 1 tablespoon milk and a dash of cinnamon.
- For extra flavor, stir in 1/4 cup chopped pecans or chocolate chips to the dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
