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triangle shaped pumpkin spice scones on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
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Starbucks Pumpkin Scones

Make copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Scones at home using this easy recipe! Moist, soft, pumpkin scones are topped with a delicious glaze.
Author Diana
Servings 8 scones
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

For the scones:

  • 2 ½ cups (300 g) all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ cup (112 g) unsalted butter very cold and cubed into small pieces
  • ¾ cup (170 g) pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup (100 g) light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup (55 g) heavy cream plus more for brushing on the tops

For the glaze:

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground ginger.
  • Add the cold butter cubes and cut into the mixture using a pastry cutter or two butter knives until the largest pieces are the size of peas; set aside
  • In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the pumpkin, brown sugar, egg, and heavy cream until well combined.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture and stir until just combined. The dough will be very wet and sticky.
  • Transfer the dough to a well floured surface, then sprinkle some flour on top and form into an 8” disc using floured hands. Cut the scones using a sharp knife into 8 equal wedges, then carefully transfer them to a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Preheat the oven to 400F. While the oven preheats, chill the scones in the fridge. Remove from the fridge then brush with a little heavy cream before baking in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the bottom is just lightly golden.
  • While the scones bake, prepare the glaze by whisking together 2 cups of the powdered sugar and heavy cream until smooth and spreadable.
  • Allow the scones to cool completely before spooning and spreading the glaze over the top of each scone.
  • To the remaining glaze in the bowl, whisk in the pumpkin puree and cinnamon until smooth, if the icing is too thin add a sprinkle more of powdered sugar until it is the desired consistency. Drizzle or pipe the pumpkin glaze over the scones once the first layer has set slightly, about 10 minutes.

Notes

  • Use Cold Butter: Similar to pie crust and pastry recipes, cold butter is coarsely mixed in with the flour to create a flaky, tender baked good.
  • Don't Overmix: You want to mix the ingredients for the scones very gently, and only until they are combined. Overmixing will leave you with tough, chewy scones.
  • Try Other Shapes: While triangle-shaped scones are classic, you can just as easily cut the dough into squares or rectangles too.
  • Storage: Leftover scones can be kept in an airtight container for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 3 months.  

Nutrition

Serving: 1scone | Calories: 512kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 235mg | Potassium: 291mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 4471IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 3mg