These soft pumpkin scones taste great and are full of pumpkin flavour. It's so easy to make and tastes great for fall as a breakfast or dessert.
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE SCONES:– 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour spooned and leveled– ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar– 2 and ½ teaspoons baking powder– 1 and ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice– ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon– ½ teaspoon salt– 6 tablespoons (85 grams) cold unsalted butter , cubed into small piece– ⅓ cup (80 ml) cold heavy whipping cream– ½ cup (120 grams) pumpkin puree– 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE MAPLE CINNAMON GLAZE:– 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar– 1 tablespoon (15 ml) pure maple syrup– 1 tablespoon (15 ml) milk use more as needed– ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Put parchment or silicone baking mat on a large baking sheet.Combine flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, ground cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Cut cold cubed butter into dry ingredients with a pastry cutter or fork until pea-sized crumbs form.
1
Mix heavy whipping cream, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract in another bowl. Just combine wet and dry ingredients. It may crumble, so mix with your hands.
2
Form the dough into a ball and flatten it into a 7- to 8-inch, 3/4-inch circle on lightly floured surface. Cut the dough into 8 equal pieces and place them on the baking sheet with space between them.
3
Place scones on a baking sheet and freeze for 10 minutes. Set and cook scone tops after 18–22 minutes. Cool completely when removed from the oven.
4
Mix powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, and ground cinnamon in a large bowl. The glaze can be thinned by adding 1/2 teaspoon of milk at a time. Glaze the scones and let them harden for 10–15 minutes before serving and enjoying.