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Pumpkin Scones

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Start your fall mornings right with these tender pumpkin scones topped with a cozy pumpkin glaze. Perfect with coffee and full of warm spices and seasonal flavor.

Ingredients

For the Scones:

2¼ cups (286 g) all-purpose flour

2½ teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon fine sea salt

½ teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

¾ teaspoon ground ginger

½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

½ teaspoon ground cloves

⅓ cup (66 g) light brown sugar

1 stick (113 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed

½ cup (122 g) canned pure pumpkin puree

¼ cup buttermilk or heavy cream

2 large eggs, divided

For the Glaze:

1 cup (125 g) powdered sugar

1 tablespoon (15 g) canned pure pumpkin puree

1 tablespoon milk

¼ teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Scone Dough

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, spices, and brown sugar (break up any sugar clumps).

Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender until butter pieces are about pea-sized.

In a separate bowl or measuring cup, whisk together pumpkin puree, cream, and 1 egg.

Make a well in the dry ingredients and add the wet mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.

Step 2: Fold & Shape the Dough
5. Turn dough onto a floured surface. Pat into a rectangle, then fold in thirds like a letter.
6. Rotate the dough, pat it out again, and fold again in thirds.
7. Divide dough in half and gently press each half into ¾-inch thick, 6-inch diameter rounds.
8. Cut each round into 8 wedges. Place on lined baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
9. Freeze scones while oven preheats.

Step 3: Bake the Scones
10. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C), rack in center.
11. Beat remaining egg with 1 teaspoon water. Brush over chilled scones.
12. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool on a wire rack.

Step 4: Make the Glaze
13. In a small bowl, mix glaze ingredients until smooth.
14. Drizzle over scones or dip tops (add a bit more milk if needed for dipping consistency).
15. Let set slightly before serving.

Notes

Make Ahead: Unbaked scones can be refrigerated overnight or frozen for up to 1 month. Bake directly from frozen with 1–2 extra minutes.

Best Fresh: Scones are best served the day they’re baked.

Customize: Add chopped pecans or white chocolate chips for variation.

Dairy-Free Option: Substitute with plant-based butter and milk.