Pumpkin Scones: A Cozy Fall Delight
Delicious pumpkin scones that blend tender, flaky goodness with seasonal spices, perfect for fall.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix your dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Cut in the butter: Add cold, diced unsalted butter to the flour mixture and work until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the pumpkin puree: Make a well in the center and fold in the pumpkin until just combined.
- Shape the dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and pat into a circle about 1-inch thick.
- Cutting the scones: Use a knife or pizza cutter to slice into 8 wedges or use a round biscuit cutter.
- Bake the scones: Place on a lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool and enjoy: Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.
Notes
Serve with coffee or tea; try adding a drizzle of maple glaze or whipped cream cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: pumpkin scones, fall recipes, baking, easy dessert
Find it online: https://hearthfulkitchen.com/pumpkin-scones/