The Tastiest Classic Pumpkin Scones (Better Than Starbucks)
These Pumpkin Scones are soft, flaky, buttery, and bursting with cinnamon and pumpkin flavors making them perfect for fall! And they taste better than Starbucks!
Let's start by preparing the pumpkin scones batter! Beat eggs with brown and regular sugar for a couple of minutes on high speed. Then reduce the mixing speed to low and add vanilla, half & half, and pumpkin puree. Set aside until ready.
Next, in a large mixing bowl, combine and stir together all dry ingredients, namely flour, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the cold butter that has been cut into small cubes to the flour mixture. This is where we'll 'cut' in cold butter to our mixture. Using a pastry cutter (or fork), cut the butter into dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Then, combine it with wet ingredients, pecans, and dry ingredients and gently fold everything together.
How to Shape Pumpkin Scones
Time to shape out pumpkin scones before baking them! Transfer the batter from a bowl onto a lightly floured surface. Split the dough into two portions and knead each portion into balls.
Pat the dough into a round 10” circle in diameter and ½” thick. Using the pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the dough circle into 8 equal wedges.
Place scones onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat the same instruction with the second half of the dough.
How to Bake Pumpkin Scones
Bake scones in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F (180 C) for 25 minutes or until light golden brown in color.
Remove from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack to warm temperature before dipping scones into the glaze. You can alternatively drizzle the glaze on top.
How to Make Pumpkin Scones Glaze
While the scones are cooling prepare the glaze. Combine powdered sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and half & half in a small bowl. Using a fork whisk everything together until combined.
Dip each scone in the glaze. Let the glaze dry completely before serving!
Your delicious Pumpkin Scones are ready to be served!