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Pumpkin Scones (Starbucks Copycat)

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Flaky and warmly spiced, these Starbucks-style pumpkin scones are topped with a vanilla glaze and spiced pumpkin icing. A cozy, coffeehouse favorite made right at home — perfect for autumn mornings and brunch spreads.

Ingredients

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  • 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp white sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground cloves
  • ¼ tsp ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup cold unsalted butter, diced
  • ½ cup pumpkin purée
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for vanilla glaze)
  • 2–3 tbsp heavy cream (for vanilla glaze)
  • 1 tbsp powdered sugar (for spiced glaze)
  • ¼ tsp pumpkin purée (for spiced glaze)
  • ¼ tsp pumpkin pie spice (for spiced glaze)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the pumpkin purée, milk, egg, and vanilla extract. Chill the mixture while you prepare the dry ingredients.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add diced cold butter and cut in using a pastry blender or fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Pour in the chilled wet mixture and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a 1-inch thick rectangle.
  6. Cut into 8 equal triangle-shaped scones. Place scones on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  7. Chill the scones in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes while you preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  8. Bake the scones for 17–18 minutes, or until the tops are firm and slightly golden. Let them cool completely on a wire rack.
  9. For the vanilla glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and heavy cream until smooth. Drizzle over cooled scones.
  10. For the spiced glaze, mix powdered sugar, pumpkin purée, and pumpkin pie spice. Drizzle over the vanilla glaze once set.

Notes

  • Use very cold butter for the flakiest texture.
  • Chilling the dough before baking helps the scones hold their shape and rise better.
  • Adjust glaze consistency with more cream or sugar as needed.
  • Store glazed scones in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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