Double glazed and oh so moist, my pumpkin scones recipe is the autumn spiced treat your morning routine needs!
This time of year, there’s no shortage of pumpkin recipes — from the classic pumpkin pie to decadent pumpkin pie fudge. But I’m taking it one step further by making a treat that goes perfectly with your pumpkin spice latte! Pumpkin scones are sweet and soft and delightfully balanced with all your favorite fall spices, from nutty cinnamon to zesty ginger.
If you loved my pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, you’ll flip for these scones!
Let’s bake!
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What I Love About This Recipe
Who can say no to baked goods in the morning? And better yet — who can say no to pumpkin baked goods? Not me!
- The perfect way to start your day
- Delicious pumpkin baked right in
- ALL the spices!
- Great with a pumpkin spice latte
How To Make Pumpkin Scones Recipe
If you’ve never made scones before, let me walk you through it! It’s easier than you might think:
Start by preheating your oven and prepping a baking sheet with oil or parchment paper.
Mix your dry ingredients in a bowl. Then, using a pastry knife or fork, cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture is crumbly.
In a different bowl, mix your wet ingredients. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry until the dough forms a ball.
Pat the dough onto a floured surface to form a 1″ thick rectangle. Cut the dough twice long-ways to make three equal sections. Then cut diagonally to get that iconic scone shape.
Bake until lightly brown, then cool.
While cooling, whip up your glazes by mixing sugar and milk. Only once your scones are cool do you put on the glaze! Otherwise, the glaze will melt right off.
Recipe Notes
Still feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of homemade pumpkin scones recipe? Don’t worry! I have more secrets to make you feel at ease.
Ingredient Notes
This pumpkin scones recipe harnesses real pumpkin right in the mix for that savory pumpkin kick — no fake stuff here!
Pumpkin – The star of the show! Make sure you grab canned pumpkin puree, not canned pumpkin pie mix. The latter comes with all kinds of add-ins that’ll throw off your spice ratio.
Homemade Pumpkin – If you want to get really creative, you can even make your own pumpkin puree by buying a pie pumpkin and baking it!
Ginger – I can’t get enough spices come autumn! I love loading up on extra flavorings. Try adding some chopped crystallized ginger to your dough for an added gingery twist!
Half-and-Half – This recipe uses half-and-half, but you can easily substitute for different milk. Just know that it’ll change the fat content of your dough, so the finished product might be a bit dryer.
Tools to Make
Aside from a craving for pumpkin, you’ll need:
- Mixing bowls
- A pastry cutter
- A knife
- Rolling pin
- Parchment paper
These are great baking staples, so if you don’t have them, it’s smart to invest!
How Long Can You Keep These In The Fridge?
Since there’s delicious milk glaze on these pumpkin scones recipe, you’ll want to stick them in the fridge when you can. They’ll last in there, in a baggie or container, for up to a week.
Can You Freeze Them?
Yes! This is a great way to extend the life of your scones and have some grab and go breakfasts ready.
Store your pumpkin scones recipe in a bag or individually wrapped, and they’ll keep for up to three months in the freezer. To thaw, just toss them in the microwave or toaster oven!
Recipe Variations
Let’s play with the flavors of these pumpkin scones recipe!
- Try a different glaze. Get creative with glaze! Try using the glaze from my pumpkin bundt cake.
- Or get decadent with a frosting. Or use full-on frosting for a desserty treat, like the frosting in my pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting or my utterly delicious pumpkin sugar cookies.
- Add nuts to the batter. Toss in some pecans or walnuts to get scones a la pumpkin crunch cake!
More Pumpkin Recipes
Looking for more pumpkin ideas? Once it’s fall, I just can’t get enough!
Double Glazed Pumpkin Scones
Ingredients
Scone Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 7 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup pumpkin canned
- 3 tablespoons half-and-half
- 1 egg large
Powdered Sugar Glaze Ingredients
- 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
Spiced Glaze Ingredients
- 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 pinch ground ginger
- 1 pinch ground cloves
Instructions
TO MAKE THE SCONES:
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or line with parchment paper. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and spices in a large bowl. Using a pastry knife, fork, or food processor, cut butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture is crumbly and no chunks of butter are obvious. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together pumpkin, half and half, and egg. Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Form the dough into a ball.
- Pat out dough onto a lightly floured surface and form it into a 1-inch thick rectangle (about 9 inches long and 3 inches wide). Use a large knife or a pizza cutter to slice the dough twice through the width, making three equal portions. Cut those three slices diagonally so that you have 6 triangular slices of dough. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 14-16 minutes. Scones should begin to turn light brown. Place on wire rack to cool.
TO MAKE THE PLAIN GLAZE:
- Mix the powdered sugar and 2 tbsp milk together until smooth.
- When scones are cool, use a brush to paint plain glaze over the top of each scone. As the white glaze firms up, make the spiced icing.
MAKE THE SPICED ICING:
- Combine the ingredient for the spiced icing together. Drizzle this thicker icing over each scone and allow the icing to dry before serving (at least 1 hour). A squirt bottle works great for this, or you can drizzle with a whisk.
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[…] To make Glaze #1 (plain glaze): Mix the powdered sugar and 2 TBSP milk till smooth. When scones have cooled, use a pastry brush to “paint” the glaze over the top of each scone. Let dry (harden) slightly.To make Glaze #2 (spiced glaze):Mix the ingredients for the spiced glaze together. Drizzle this thicker glaze over the plain glaze and allow the glaze to dry (harden) before serving (approx. 1 hour). It is easy to drizzle this glaze with a whisk (or a squirt bottle works fantastic!).
Made these last weekend. Came out perfectly and perfectly delicious. I followed the recipe exactly with no modifications. I even “painted” on the glaze with a pastry brush. I wish I had made a double batch! YUMMY!
Hey Bev thanks so much for sharing your experience. So glad you enjoyed. They’re my favorites 😉
How much butter does this recipe call for? Don’t see it in the ingredients list…
Looks delish!
Hi Mary! Thanks for catching that. I hate that there are still a few bugs from when I transferred my blog site over to it’s current address. No matter how many times I proof read, I still make mistakes. It absolutely KILLS me!!! Anywho, I hope you enjoy these scones. They’re honestly my favorite scone ever!
Well HELLO, I want me one! They look wonderful! Welcome to the SRC Kathleen!
Mmmm… My daughter and I do a lot with pumpkin during this time of year. We will have to give this recipe a try. They look delicious.
The double glaze has me hookled in Kathleen!!
I love the double glaze! they look delicious
Oh these look decadent, I love scones and double the glaze what's not love.
You had me at scones 🙂 And then you added glaze. Sigh. I do love baked goods with a glaze.
These look absolutely fantastic! Welcome to SRC!
Welcome to the SRC! And I can't wait to make these for my office! 🙂
I'm so glad you joined the SRC! Great pick…I'm going to try these beauties~
I am a SUCKER for pumpkin scones!
Yum! Love scones, love pumpkin–what's not to taste great about these?
These look delectable! Anything with a double glaze is a winner in my book!
You get my vote for best sounding recipe! My mouth is watering (:
Wow these scones look absolutely delicious {and gorgeous!}, what a great choice for SRC! Love your blog, so glad to be a new follower! xoxo
I keep saying I am going to join this club. Every recipe I have seen for this has been great. These scones look wonderful. I love the pumpkin and spice flavor and with the double glaze….yum!
Oh I wish you would come make these for me. I heart scones but never feel like making them. the pumpkin is one thing but that glaze on top is a whole different story- my mouth is watering
Pumpkin scones are one of my favorites. What a super idea to add that second (and spicy) glaze!
These look really delicious and are just perfect for this time of year. I need to make some pumpkin desserts and this looks like one I'd definitly like to try. Thanks!
Hello from a fellow SRC member of group D. Your pumpkin scones look sooo tasty! I love the glaze on top too. Delish!!!
This looks tremendously good
Yum! These are my favorite starbucks scones and my favorite scones to make! This is the same recipe I have used for years 🙂
Your look gorgeous!
How have you not had the one from Starbucks? You should fix that before it's too late! (Although, I guess if I could make them myself it would decrease the desire for the Starbucks version)
Great job on your first SRC post! These remind me of a cinnamon glazed scone I've made a few times. Lots of glaze!
I'm from Group C but I'm an honorary Group D member this week, welcome to SRC. Big scone fan here, especially moist ones with tons of glaze…love it.
I love starbucks scones. I think the double glaze sounds great
Hi Kathleen! Glad you enjoyed looking through my recipes and picking this scone recipe. I'm like you…dry scones…blech! My daughter is actually making these this week for a school cooking assignment. They are very yummy! I can't wait to look around your blog a little more!
Love the recipe club idea! I will have to try these scones.