Description
Deliciously spiced pumpkin scones drizzled with a sweet maple glaze, perfect for fall mornings or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- Add the cold, cubed butter and blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Mix the pumpkin puree, milk, and egg in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently just until combined.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a circle about 1 inch thick.
- Cut the circle into wedges and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the tops with a little milk or cream.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before drizzling with the spiced maple glaze.
Notes
For added customization, consider adding chocolate chips or walnuts to the dough before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg