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Easy Pumpkin Scones

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 250
Delight in these tender, spiced pumpkin scones perfect for a cozy breakfast or snack.

Ingredients

Dry ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar, packed

Wet ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • ½ cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional glaze

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk or cream

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet.
  • Mix dry ingredients, then cut in cold butter until coarse crumbs form.
  • Whisk pumpkin, cream, egg, and vanilla; combine with dry ingredients to form shaggy dough.
  • Knead dough briefly, pat into 1-inch thick circle, cut into wedges, and place on baking sheet.
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden; cool on wire rack. Optional: mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over scones.

Notes

For best flavor, use cold butter and do not overmix the dough.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pumpkin