Description

Enjoy the cozy and comforting flavors of Cinnamon Pumpkin Scones, a perfect fall treat featuring moist, tender scones infused with warm cinnamon and pumpkin puree. These lightly spiced pastries are easy to make with simple pantry staples and are ideal for breakfast, afternoon tea, or a cozy dessert paired with your favorite hot beverage.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend for gluten-free version)
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
½ tsp ground ginger (optional)
½ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed (use coconut oil for vegan option)
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
½ cup heavy cream or buttermilk (or plant-based milk for vegan option)
1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Glaze Ingredients

1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tbsp milk
¼ tsp ground cinnamon

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Instructions

Prepare Your Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until evenly combined.
Cut in the Butter: Add cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter visible, creating flaky layers.
Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and gently fold with a spatula until the dough just comes together. Avoid overmixing to maintain tenderness.
Shape the Dough: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into a circle about 1 inch thick. Cut into 8-10 wedges like a pizza and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake Until Golden: Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Add a Sweet Glaze: While the scones cool slightly, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and cinnamon together. Drizzle the glaze over the warm scones for a sweet finishing touch.

Notes

Keep the butter cold to ensure flaky layers.
Do not overmix the dough to keep scones tender.
Use fresh spices for the best flavor.
Measure flour by spooning it into the cup and leveling it off to avoid dense scones.
Let scones cool slightly before glazing to help the glaze set better.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 scone
Calories: 220
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 190mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 1.5g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 35mg