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    Pumpkin Scones

    September 23, 2020 by LaKita 48 Comments

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    These Pumpkin Scones are an easy recipe that is perfect for the beginning of the Fall season. It is full of flavor, made with a delicious blend of spices and pumpkin puree. Try this recipe soon!

    five pumpkin scones on a white dish next to a napkin

    Today is officially the second day of Fall and I am finally ready to crack open a can of pumpkin puree and roll out all the yummy pumpkin recipes. 

    Let’s begin with a batch of pumpkin scones. This recipe is not overly sweet but loaded with plenty of spices that give amazing flavor. The pumpkin puree prevents the scones from becoming dry but still allows these scones to be tender and flaky in the center. 

    When you think about making scones, you may think it is a complicated recipe, but I assure you if you follow these instructions and tips you will have scone success. 

    What ingredients do you need to make the best pumpkin scones?

    ingredients to make pumpkin scones

    1. All-purpose flour
    2. Brown sugar
    3. Ground cinnamon
    4. Baking powder
    5. Cloves
    6. Ginger
    7. Ground nutmeg
    8. Baking soda
    9. Salt
    10. Butter
    11. Pumpkin puree
    12. Milk
    13. Egg
    14. Vanilla extract
    15. Powdered sugar

    How to make pumpkin scones: 

    Begin the recipe by preheating the oven and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all the dry ingredients until they come together. 

    Large white bowl with dry ingredients for pumpkin scones.

    Next, add the cubed pieces of cold butter into the dry mixture and combine using a pastry cutter or your fingers until it resembles a coarse mixture. 

    Mixing bowl with butter flour mixture to make pumpkin scones

    In a separate small bowl, stir together the pumpkin puree, milk, egg, and vanilla until smooth. 

    small white bowl with pumpkin puree mixture for pumpkin scones

    Make a well in the center of the butter mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until it comes together in a loose dough. 

    mixuture of ingredients for pumpkin scones in a mixing bowl

    Turn the dough out on a clean, lightly floured surface and roll out in an even round layer to cut out the scones.

    Dough for pumpkin scones in a mixing bowl

    Place into the oven and bake. While the scones are baking make the glaze to dip the tops of the scones in. 

    one pumpkin scone cut in half on a white plate next to a cup of coffee and a napkin

    Tips for making the best pumpkin scones:

    1. Use cold butter, even frozen butter is perfectly fine to use in this recipe. You can cut the butter into small cube-shaped pieces or grate it using a grater.
    2. Be sure to use full-fat milk or heavy cream.
    3. Do not over mix the batter. Once the ingredients begin to stick together, press it onto itself to form a loose ball of dough. The dough will be sticky.
    4. If the dough is too sticky, add a little bit more flour, if it is too dry add a bit more milk.
    5. Closely monitor during baking and do not over bake. Scones should be soft and chewy.

    How do you store glazed pumpkin scones?

    Store glazed pumpkin scones in an airtight container or plastic storage bag at room temperature for 1 to 2 days.

    pumpkin scones on a white platter with a napkin

    Pumpkin Scones

    LaKita Anderson
    These Pumpkin Scones are an easy recipe that is perfect for the beginning of the Fall season. It is full of flavor, made with a delicious blend of spices and pumpkin puree. Try this recipe soon!
    5 from 24 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Resting Time 10 mins
    Course Bread
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 335 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
    • ⅓ cup brown sugar, packed
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ¾ teaspoon ground cloves
    • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
    • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup unsalted butter, cubed
    • ½ cup pumpkin puree
    • 3 tablespoon milk
    • 1 large egg
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • 2 tablespoons milk

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
    • In a large bowl, whisk together the 2 cups all-purpose flour, ⅓ cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ¾ teaspoon cloves, ginger, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
    • Once everything has been combined, add the ½ cup cubed butter and crumble it with your fingers into the flour mixture until it begins to resemble a coarse meal.
    • If you still have chunks of butter in the mixture, no worries as it will still come together.
    • In a separate small bowl, whisk together the ½ cup pumpkin puree, 3 tablespoons milk, 1 egg, and 2 taspoons vanilla extract.
    • Whisk the mixture until it is fully combined and smooth.
    • Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the pumpkin puree mixture.
    • Use a wooden spoon or rubber spatula to stir the mixture until it comes together into a soft dough. If the mixture has too much liquid and doesn't seem to be coming together, then sprinkle in a little more flour until it does.
    • Make sure to only sprinkle in a teaspoon at a time.
    • Once the dough sticks together, turn it out onto a clean and lightly floured surface and roll out with a rolling pin until it forms an even circle similar to the size of a pizza; about 1 inch thick.
    • Using a pizza wheel, cut the dough the same way that you would a pizza, into 8 even triangles.
    • Place each scone onto the prepared baking sheet and place into the oven and bake 10 to 15 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean.
    • While the scones are baking, make the glaze in a shallow dish by whisking together the 1 cup powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of milk.
    • Once the scones have finished baking, allow them to cool for 5 to 10 minutes and then dip the tops of each scone into the glaze mixture, once you have dipped each scone into the mixture, begin with the first scone and dip all of them again. Allow the glaze to set and serve.

    Notes

    • Use cold butter, even frozen butter is perfectly fine to use in this recipe. You can cut the butter into small cube-shaped pieces or grate it using a grater. 
    • Be sure to use full-fat milk or heavy cream. 
    • Do not over mix the batter. Once the ingredients begin to stick together, press it onto itself to form a loose ball of dough. The dough will be sticky. 
    • If the dough is too sticky, add a little bit more flour, if it is too dry add a bit more milk. 
    • Closely monitor during baking and do not over bake. Scones should be soft and chewy. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 335kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 162mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 2785IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 2mg

    *All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.

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    hand holding a piece of pumpkin scone

    Want a few recipes to serve with these pumpkin scones? Try these:

    • Chai Latte 
    • Almond Milk Frappe 
    • Breakfast Egg Muffins 
    • Sheet Pan Breakfast Bake

    Have any comments, questions, or other ideas for this Pumpkin Scone Recipe? Please share them in the comments below!


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    Comments

    1. Sonya

      September 08, 2016 at 10:13 am

      I've never attempted to bake scones before. I only got interested in making them after going gluten-free. And gluten free baking is just not as predictable as gluten baking. So I don't attempt to do it very often. However, I will be making a gluten-free cake for my birthday.

      Reply
      • admin

        September 12, 2016 at 9:23 pm

        Aww...that would really be a problem. I just recently got into scones myself. Can't wait to see how the birthday cake turns out for you!

        Reply
    2. April

      September 13, 2016 at 6:49 pm

      These looks absolutely delicious! Perfect for fall too! I have several cans of pumpkin puree just waiting to be used. Pumpkin scones would be perfect!

      Reply
      • admin

        September 18, 2016 at 12:44 pm

        Awesome April! These are really good and a great way to use that pumpkin puree 🙂

        Reply
    3. Marta

      September 25, 2019 at 3:17 pm

      5 stars
      Pumpkin scones are one of my favorite fall breads! I love them.

      Reply
      • LaKita

        September 30, 2019 at 10:02 am

        Thank you! Mine as well, so yummy.

        Reply
        • Loreto and Nicoletta

          September 05, 2021 at 11:24 pm

          5 stars
          You have brought back a wonderful memory when I took Nicpletta to a local bakery that gad pumpkin white chocolate scones. That started our quest to make the best scone!😋🥰👍👌 love all the spices and that glaze fabulous!

          Reply
          • LaKita

            September 08, 2021 at 6:49 pm

            Thank you so much and adding white chocolate sounds amazing!!

            Reply
    4. Aly Michell

      September 25, 2019 at 4:51 pm

      5 stars
      Now I am craving something pumpkin-y. This looks delicious! 🙂

      Reply
      • Katrina Adams

        September 28, 2019 at 8:29 am

        5 stars
        These scones look delicious and I would love to try and remix with Sweet Potatoes!!!

        Reply
        • LaKita

          September 30, 2019 at 10:04 am

          Thank you! Sweet potatoes sound amazing as well.

          Reply
      • LaKita

        September 30, 2019 at 10:02 am

        Thank you! They are pretty irresistible.

        Reply
    5. Tamara J.

      September 25, 2019 at 9:22 pm

      5 stars
      I’m so thrilled that pumpkin season is upon us! All I need to go with these scones is a big cup of coffee!

      Reply
      • LaKita

        September 30, 2019 at 10:03 am

        So am I!! Perfect with a cup of coffee!

        Reply
    6. Krysten @ cookswithsoul

      September 26, 2019 at 10:06 pm

      I just made pumpkin puree from sugar pumpkins I can use in this recipe! Perfect with my morning coffee!

      Reply
      • LaKita

        September 30, 2019 at 10:03 am

        The perfect way to use it! I need to check out your recipe as I've never made it myself.

        Reply
    7. Jazz

      September 28, 2019 at 2:45 am

      5 stars
      Your step-by-step instructions and photos have given me the confidence to tackle scones!

      Reply
      • LaKita

        September 30, 2019 at 10:04 am

        Thank you! You can do it.

        Reply
    8. Katrina Adams

      September 28, 2019 at 8:31 am

      5 stars
      These scones look delicious!! I would love to remix the recipe with sweet potatoes ????!!

      Reply
      • LaKita

        September 30, 2019 at 10:04 am

        Thank you!!!

        Reply
    9. Kenya Rae

      September 28, 2019 at 4:45 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve never been a big scone person but these could certainly change my mind.

      Reply
      • LaKita

        September 30, 2019 at 10:05 am

        Thank you! I've had some bad scones as well so I understand. But I must say these are really good!

        Reply
    10. Synovia Gibson

      September 29, 2019 at 8:20 am

      5 stars
      I’ll definitely try this. I love new types of pastries to make.

      Reply
      • LaKita

        September 30, 2019 at 10:05 am

        Thank you! Let me know how it goes if you do.

        Reply
    11. Aline

      October 02, 2019 at 1:30 pm

      5 stars
      OMG!!! WAAAAAANT! I love scones so much, and this recipe is one to keep! Thank you!

      Reply
      • LaKita

        October 02, 2019 at 2:01 pm

        Thank you Aline!!

        Reply
    12. Elise Angela Omaits

      October 24, 2019 at 10:07 pm

      Adding ginger is an interesting idea! Great photos

      Reply
      • LaKita

        October 28, 2019 at 11:21 am

        Thank you!!

        Reply
    13. Kelley

      March 04, 2021 at 2:57 pm

      5 stars
      Scones have been hit or miss in the past, either too dry or too wet. These scones were spot on and I changed up the recipe with 1 cup whole wheat flour and 1 cup all purpose. I also appreciate that the pictures of the food in your blog actually look like you made the food in your own kitchen rather than food made perfect for a magazine shoot. Far less intimidating and much more inviting.

      Reply
      • LaKita

        March 11, 2021 at 2:40 pm

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
    14. Bernice

      September 01, 2021 at 1:52 pm

      These scones were so easy to make and really tasty. Especially with that wonderful glaze. Bring on fall!

      Reply
      • LaKita

        September 02, 2021 at 12:56 pm

        Thank you Bernice! Bring on Fall!!!

        Reply
    15. Petro

      September 01, 2021 at 4:00 pm

      5 stars
      These scones were soo good! We decided to make them for breakfast & they turned out incredible, everyone loved them!

      Reply
      • LaKita

        September 02, 2021 at 12:56 pm

        Thank you Petro, happy to hear!

        Reply
    16. Farrukh Aziz

      September 04, 2021 at 10:07 am

      5 stars
      I love scones, and these are perfect for the fall season! Love the pumpkin flavors and it is so easy to prepare!

      Reply
      • LaKita

        September 05, 2021 at 5:08 pm

        Thank you so much Farrukh!

        Reply
    17. Marie

      September 04, 2021 at 10:38 am

      5 stars
      These scones make me long for cozy fall mornings! Bring me these treats and a cup of tea and I'm in heaven 😍

      Reply
      • LaKita

        September 05, 2021 at 5:09 pm

        Thank you Marie! I'm definitely right there with you. Bring on fall!

        Reply
    18. EA Stewart

      September 05, 2021 at 6:39 pm

      5 stars
      I love scones but have never made pumpkin ones before. Your recipe is perfect! I love all the spices and I'm definitely ready for fall now. Great recipe!

      Reply
      • LaKita

        September 08, 2021 at 6:46 pm

        Thank you so much!!

        Reply
    19. Naïby

      September 05, 2021 at 6:59 pm

      5 stars
      Right! These are perfect for Fall. I've kinda stayed in my comfort zone with basic scones but I love the idea of putting pumpkin puree in them. Great explaination.

      Reply
      • LaKita

        September 08, 2021 at 6:46 pm

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
    20. Anaiah

      September 05, 2021 at 10:20 pm

      5 stars
      Yes, please! I am loving these fall flavors. These pumpkin scones are absolutely perfect and make a great grab and go breakfast. I just make them the night before and it saves me so much time in the mornings.

      Reply
      • LaKita

        September 08, 2021 at 6:47 pm

        Thank you, Anaiah! Definitely perfect to grab and go!

        Reply
    21. heidy

      September 06, 2021 at 12:27 am

      5 stars
      This recipe was delicious, and I'm so glad I saw it in my Pinterest feed the other day, or I wouldn't have gotten to try such a wonderful recipe. Have a great day!

      Reply
      • LaKita

        September 08, 2021 at 6:47 pm

        Thank you Heidy! So happy you found it on Pinterest 🙂

        Reply
    22. Natalie

      September 06, 2021 at 4:55 am

      5 stars
      Oh, wow, these scones sound great. Buttery and flavorful. Perfect addition to my morning tea. I'm definitely going to make them. Yum! Thanks for sharing this lovely recipe.

      Reply
      • LaKita

        September 08, 2021 at 6:48 pm

        Thank you Natalie!!

        Reply

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