Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these irresistible pumpkin scones drizzled in a creamy vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat, this easy-to-follow recipe takes just 45 minutes from start to finish. The combination of warm spices and pumpkin creates a comforting delight that will impress friends and family alike. Customize them with your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts for a personal touch. Enjoy these scrumptious scones with coffee, tea, or as part of your holiday spread!
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 cold salted butter, diced
- 3/4 cup pumpkin purée
- 1/3 cup buttermilk (plus extra for brushing)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the glaze: 1/2 cup powdered sugar, buttermilk, and vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter until crumbly with pea-sized chunks.
- Stir in pumpkin purée, buttermilk, and vanilla gently until combined.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface; pat into an 8-inch circle and cut into wedges.
- Freeze wedges for 15 minutes before baking.
- Bake scones for 13–15 minutes until golden; cool on a wire rack.
- Prepare glaze by whisking ingredients together; drizzle over cooled scones.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg