Cozy Pumpkin Spiced Scones
Delicious pumpkin scones spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and other warm flavors, perfect for fall.
Ingredients
- 2.0 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups brown sugar, packed
- 1.0 tablespoon baking powder
- 1.0 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1.0 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cups cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 0.5 cups canned pure pumpkin puree
- 0.25 cups heavy cream
- 1.0 large egg
- 1.0 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups chopped walnuts or pecans
- 0.5 cups chocolate chips
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, brown sugar, baking powder, spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves), and salt until combined.
- Add the cold cubed butter into the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until just combined. If using, fold in the chopped nuts and chocolate chips gently.
- Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently until it comes together (avoid over-kneading). Pat the dough into a round disc about 1-inch thick.
- Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the disc into 8 wedges. Transfer the wedges to the prepared baking sheet, leaving space in between each scone.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack. Enjoy warm with butter or a drizzle of maple syrup!
Notes
Optional ingredients include walnuts or pecans and chocolate chips.