These easy pumpkin scones with spiced icing are soft tender and filled with warm fall spices making them the perfect cozy breakfast or dessert Topped with sweet spiced icing they taste like a bakery treat at home This simple recipe is perfect for autumn mornings holiday baking or coffee time Save this pumpkin scones recipe for later
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Soft and tender texture
Warm spiced fall flavor
Easy beginner friendly recipe
Perfect for breakfast or dessert
Homemade bakery style results
Ingredients
2 cups all purpose flour
1 half cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 half teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 half teaspoon nutmeg
1 half teaspoon ginger
1 half cup cold butter cubed
1 half cup pumpkin puree
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 third cup milk
For the spiced icing
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 half teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch nutmeg
Step by Step Instructions
1 Mix dry ingredients
In a bowl combine flour sugar baking powder salt and spices
2 Cut in butter
Add cold butter and mix until crumbly
3 Mix wet ingredients
In another bowl whisk pumpkin egg milk and vanilla
4 Combine dough
Add wet mixture to dry and mix gently until dough forms
5 Shape and cut
Shape dough into a circle and cut into wedges
6 Bake
Bake at 190 degrees Celsius for 15 to 18 minutes until golden
7 Make icing
Mix powdered sugar milk cinnamon and nutmeg until smooth
8 Ice and serve
Drizzle icing over cooled scones and serve
Equipment
Mixing bowls
Baking tray
Knife
Whisk
Measuring cups
Tips and Variations
Use cold butter for best texture
Do not overmix dough
Let scones cool before icing
Add chocolate chips or nuts
Use maple icing for variation
Add extra spice for stronger flavor
Store in airtight container for up to 3 days
Reheat slightly before serving
Serving Suggestions
Serve with coffee or tea
Pair with butter or jam
Perfect for fall brunch
Great holiday treat
Nutrition Facts
Calories 320
Protein 5 grams
Carbohydrates 42 grams
Fat 14 grams
Conclusion
These easy pumpkin scones with spiced icing are soft flavorful and perfect for cozy fall baking They are simple to make and deliver bakery style results at home Save this pumpkin scones recipe for a warm and delicious seasonal treat
FAQ
Can I make scones ahead of time
Yes prepare dough and bake when ready
Can I freeze scones
Yes freeze before or after baking
What makes scones soft
Cold butter and gentle mixing
Can I use fresh pumpkin
Yes make sure it is smooth and not watery
Can I skip icing
Yes but icing adds sweetness and flavor