Description
Delightful pumpkin scones drizzled with a sweet maple glaze, perfect for fall mornings or afternoon snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup maple syrup for glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar for glaze
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, spices, and salt.
- Add the cold butter and work it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree and brown sugar until just combined.
- Pour in the heavy cream and mix gently until a dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle, and cut into shapes.
- Place the scones on the baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Combine the powdered sugar and maple syrup to make the glaze, then drizzle over the cooled scones.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Keep butter cold for a flakier texture and avoid overworking the dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pumpkin scones, maple glaze, fall recipes, baking, comfort food