Description
These 15-Minute Pumpkin Scones are quick to prepare and bursting with autumn flavors, making them the perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup cold heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Add the cold cubed butter to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree and heavy cream until just combined.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, form it into a disk about 1 inch thick, and cut it into triangles or rounds.
- Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet, brush the tops with beaten egg, and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, add chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the dough before baking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: pumpkin scones, quick scones, fall baking, easy dessert, 15-minute recipe