Delicious Pumpkin Scones with a Rich Brown Butter Glaze

These pumpkin scones are the perfect treat for a cool fall morning. The warm spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves combined with the sweetness of pumpkin create a flavorful scone that pairs perfectly with the rich brown butter glaze drizzled on top. They are great for breakfast, brunch, or a mid-afternoon snack with a cup of tea.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 3 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
3. Add the cold butter to the dry ingredients and cut it in using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. In a separate bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract.
5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
6. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it gently a few times until it comes together.
7. Shape the dough into a circle about 1 inch thick, then cut it into 8 wedges.
8. Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
9. While the scones are baking, make the brown butter glaze by cooking butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it turns golden brown and smells nutty. Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar and a splash of vanilla extract.
10. Drizzle the warm scones with the brown butter glaze and let it set before serving.
11. Enjoy these pumpkin scones with a cup of hot coffee or tea for a cozy fall treat!

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