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Golden flaky scones with glaze and poppy seeds, served on a cooling rack with cinnamon sticks on a white background.

Pumpkin Scones

Baked bree smiling woman enjoying homemade jam at kitchen table.Melissa Nicholson
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 319 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter frozen
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream plus 2 tablespoons
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
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  • Grate the frozen butter and add to the flour mixture, using a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until it resembles coarse crumbs.
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  • In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup heavy cream, egg, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and vanilla extract.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
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  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape into an 8-inch disc. Cut into 8 wedges.
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  • Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet, brush with the remaining heavy cream, and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
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  • Allow the scones to cool slightly before serving.
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Nutrition

Calories: 319kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 295mgFiber: 1g
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