Description
Enjoy the cozy flavors of these Starbucks Pumpkin Scones, perfect for fall mornings!
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour (can substitute with gluten-free flour)
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar (can substitute with coconut sugar)
- 1/4 cup White Sugar (reduce for less sweetness)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon (can substitute with pumpkin pie spice)
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves (omit if unavailable)
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger (adjust if using fresh ginger)
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg (can substitute with allspice)
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder (essential, do not substitute)
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda (essential, do not substitute)
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt (no substitutes recommended)
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (cold and diced) (for dairy-free, use coconut oil)
- 1 cup Chilled Pumpkin Puree (avoid pumpkin pie filling)
- 1/4 cup Cold Milk (can substitute with almond or oat milk)
- 1 large Cold Egg (can use flaxseed egg as vegan alternative)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (optional but recommended)
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar (can use sugar alternatives)
- 2 tablespoons Heavy Cream (substitute with dairy-free cream if needed)
- 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice (can substitute with mix of spices)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the chilled pumpkin puree, cold milk, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, white sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- Cut cold, diced butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Create a well in the center and pour the chilled wet ingredients into it, mixing gently until a soft dough forms.
- Shape the dough into a rectangle, cut into 6 squares or triangles, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 17-18 minutes until risen and lightly golden on top.
- Let the scones cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Whisk together powdered sugar and heavy cream to prepare the glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over cooled scones and allow to set for about 20 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg