Description
This Starbucks Pumpkin Scones Copycat Recipe delivers tender, spiced scones bursting with pumpkin flavor and topped with a luscious spiced glaze. Perfect for fall mornings or cozy afternoons, these homemade scones capture the warm, aromatic spices and moist texture you’re craving.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cut into cubes)
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 3 tablespoons milk (divided use)
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Glaze Ingredients
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar (for plain glaze)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for plain glaze)
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar (for spiced glaze)
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (for spiced glaze)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (for spiced glaze)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger (for spiced glaze)
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg (for spiced glaze)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for spiced glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Combine dry ingredients and butter: In a large bowl, mix together flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Add the cold cubed butter, then use your fingers to rub the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs, which creates the perfect texture for flaky scones.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl or large glass measuring cup, whisk together pumpkin puree, 3 tablespoons of milk, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined. This mixture adds moisture and rich pumpkin flavor to the dough.
- Form the dough: Pour the wet pumpkin mixture over the dry ingredients. Gently stir with a rubber spatula until a soft dough forms, being careful not to overmix to maintain the scones’ tenderness.
- Knead and shape: Lightly flour a surface and gently knead the dough 3 to 4 times until it comes together. Roll it out with a rolling pin into an 8-inch circle that is about 1 inch thick. Cut the dough into 8 equal wedges, shaping classic scones.
- Bake the scones: Arrange the wedges on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the scones are lightly golden.
- Cool and prepare glaze: Let the scones cool for about 10 minutes on a wire rack. While the scones cool, prepare the glazes.
- Make the plain glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup confectioners’ sugar and 2 tablespoons of milk until smooth. Add more milk if needed to achieve your desired drizzle consistency.
- Make the spiced glaze: In another small bowl, combine 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, and 2 tablespoons of milk. Whisk until smooth and the glaze is pourable.
- Glaze the scones: Spoon the plain glaze over each scone, then drizzle the spiced glaze on top to add extra flavor and a decorative finish.
- Set and serve: Allow the glazes to set and harden slightly before serving for the best texture and taste experience.
Notes
- Use cold butter for the best flaky texture.
- Dough should be handled gently to avoid tough scones.
- Glaze thickness can be adjusted with more or less milk.
- Store scones in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Reheat gently before serving to refresh texture.
- Gluten-free flour can substitute all-purpose flour for gluten sensitivity, but texture may vary.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
