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The Perfect Pumpkin Scones
Pumpkin scones are absolutely mouthwatering and delicious! Filled with pumpkin flavor and drizzled with cinnamon icing, this is a breakfast option that you won't be able to pass up!
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 40 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 20 min👤 The Recipe Critic📖 therecipecritic
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●baking sheet
- ●oven
- ●whisk
- ●bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
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prep
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
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whisk
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In a large bowl, whisk the 2 cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup brown sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon ground ginger, and 1 pinch ground cloves.
all-purpose flour2 cupsbaking powder2 teaspoonscinnamon1 teaspoon¼ teaspoon cinnamonground cloves1 pinch
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mix
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Grate the ½ cup chilled unsalted butter into the dry ingredients. Use your hands to lightly mix the butter into the flour until a coarse crumb texture forms.
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combine
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In a separate medium bowl, combine the ½ Cup Pumpkin Puree, ¼ Cup heavy cream, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the butter and flour mixture, and mix until just combined. Try to work the dough as little as possible.
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cut
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Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and work the dough into a ball. Flatten the dough into a 9-inch disk. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon coarse sugar and cut the disk into 8 equal pieces.
coarse sugar1 tablespoon
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bake
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Arrange the pieces on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each one. Bake for ⏱️ 20-22 minutes, or until nice and golden brown. Allow cooling for at least ⏱️ 5-10 minutes before drizzling the icing over the top.
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Icing
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mix
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In a small bowl, whisk together the 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons heavy cream, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon. If it seems too thick, add more heavy cream, 1 teaspoon at a time.
powdered sugar1 cup¼ Cup heavy creamheavy cream2 tablespoonsvanilla extract1 teaspoon½ teaspoon vanilla extractcinnamon1 teaspoon¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Nutrition Facts
calories
387 kcal
fat Content
16 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
31 g
sodium Content
269 mg
protein Content
5 g
trans Fat Content
0.5 g
cholesterol Content
64 mg
carbohydrate Content
56 g
saturated Fat Content
10 g
unsaturated Fat Content
5 g
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