Pumpkin Scones

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 15 min. + cooling

Yield 16 scones

Pumpkin scones are known for being especially moist and tender, thanks to the high moisture content of pumpkins. These scones are simple to make, with a decadent glaze topper for a just-sweet-enough breakfast treat that'll leave your taste buds—and your belly—satisfied.

Ingredients

4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter
2 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/4 cups canned pumpkin
3/4 cup 2% milk, divided
GLAZE:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, pumpkin and 1/2 cup milk. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times. Divide dough in half. Pat each portion into an 8-in. circle; cut each into 8 wedges. Separate wedges and place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Brush with remaining milk.
Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks; cool for 10 minutes. Combine the glaze ingredients; drizzle over scones. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 scone: 338 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 348mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

After trying a pumpkin scone at a coffee house, I was inspired to look for a recipe to try at home. The glaze nicely complements the pumpkin flavor. —Amy McCavour, Gresham, Oregon

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