Amazing Pumpkin Scones: 9 Tender Bites Perfect for Fall Mornings
Amazing Pumpkin Scones are the perfect treat for fall mornings, combining tender texture with the warm flavors of pumpkin spice.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In another bowl, whisk together pumpkin, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently.
- Shape into a circle about 1 inch thick and cut into wedges.
- Place the scones on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden.
Notes
- Serve warm with butter or cream cheese.
- For a sweeter touch, drizzle with maple glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Scones, Fall Baking, Pumpkin Spice