These delicious pumpkin scones are a perfect treat for breakfast or dessert. They are light, fluffy, and bursting with pumpkin flavor. Enjoy them with a cup of tea or coffee for a delightful treat any time of the day.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and spices.
- Add cold butter cubes to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently a few times until it comes together.
- Shape the dough into a circle about 1 inch thick and cut into 8 wedges.
- Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy!
