Delicious Pumpkin and Maple Biscuits

These pumpkin and maple biscuits are a tasty fall treat. Made with pumpkin puree and sweetened with maple syrup, they are the perfect combination of flavors. Serve them for breakfast or as a side dish for Thanksgiving dinner. They are easy to make and will impress your family and friends.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
3. Add the cold butter to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or your hands to cut the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
6. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a few times until it comes together.
7. Roll out the dough to a 1-inch thickness and use a biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits.
8. Place the biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
9. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown.
10. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.

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