Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of autumn with these delightful Pumpkin Scones, drizzled with a light vanilla glaze. This easy recipe captures the essence of fall and is perfect for cozy gatherings or a warm morning treat alongside your coffee or tea. With the rich taste of pumpkin puree combined with aromatic spices and a tender texture, these scones will quickly become a favorite. They are not only quick to prepare but also versatile enough to be enjoyed plain or dressed up with your favorite spreads.
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 purรฉe
- 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
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until combined.
- Add the diced butter and cut it into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter until crumbly with pea-sized chunks.
- Stir in pumpkin purรฉe, buttermilk (or milk), and vanilla extract gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and shape into an 8-inch circle; cut into 8 wedges.
- Place scones on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425ยฐF and brush scone tops lightly with buttermilk before baking for 13โ15 minutes until golden.
- For the glaze: whisk together powdered sugar, buttermilk (or milk), and vanilla extract until smooth; drizzle over cooled scones.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Ensure butter and buttermilk are very cold for flaky scones. Customize by adding nuts or dried fruits for extra flavor.