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Starbucks Pumpkin Scones Recipe

These Copycat Pumpkin Scones are even better than the Starbucks version! Fluffy, light and moist with the perfect amount of fall flavor.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 114 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Scones
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp pumpkin spice
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cubed and cold
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 tablespoon milk for brushing
White glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
Spiced pumpkin glaze
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin spice
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl add the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin spice and mix together.
  3. Add the cold butter to the mixing bowl and cut it into the flour mixture until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.
  4. In a separate bowl add the egg, milk, and pumpkin puree and whisk together.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and briefly mix until a dough starts to form. Do not over mix.
  6. Lightly flour a work surface then turn the dough out on to it. With lightly floured hands work the dough into a ball then use the palm of your hand to flatten it into a disc of about 8 inches. Be careful not to over-handle the dough.
  7. With a sharp knife, cut the dough into 8 triangles. It will be quite sticky and that’s fine.
  8. With lightly floured hands transfer the dough triangles on to the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with the 1 tablespoon milk. Leave some space in-between the scones - you may need to use two sheets.
  9. Bake in the center of the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the scones are light golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack and cool for 10 minutes.
  10. Meanwhile, to make the white glaze, add the powdered sugar into a small mixing bowl and slowly pour in the milk while mixing. The glaze should be thick and pourable but not runny.
  11. Use a spoon to spread the glaze in an even layer on top of each scone then leave to set for a few minutes.
  12. Meanwhile, to make the spiced pumpkin glaze, add the powdered sugar, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin spice into a small mixing bowl then slowly add the milk. The glaze should be thick and pourable but not runny.
  13. Transfer the spiced pumpkin glaze to a piping bag and then snip the end off with a pair of scissors. Drizzle it over each scone.
  14. Allow the glaze time to set then serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Glazes: If either of your glazes are too thick gradually add a few drops more milk. If too thin, add a little
  • Pumpkin spice: If you don’t have pumpkin spice on hand, you can easily make it with this this homemade pumpkin spice blend recipe. 
  • Glazes: If either of your glazes are too thick gradually add a few drops more milk. If too thin, add a little more powdered sugar until the desired consistency is reached.
  • Nutritional values are estimates. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 114kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 0.3g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.05g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 33mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0.1g (0%) Calcium 5mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 114

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 114kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 0.3g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 33mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 0.1g 0%
Calcium 5mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.