Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Scones
These Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Scones are the perfect fall treat. They are filled with warm spices and topped with a sweet glaze that will have you coming back for more.
We love scones here at Maria’s Mixing Bowl! They are the perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or even as a mid-day snack. And, this recipe is the best that we’ve ever tried!
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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- You only need a few pantry staples so you may not even need to take a trip to the grocery store to make them.
- With this recipe, you don’t have to worry about paying the high coffee shop prices or waiting in a long line.
- Plus, you can make these scones any time of the year, you don’t have to wait for fall.
Do you love Starbucks recipes? If so, you may also want to check out these Starbucks Pumpkin Muffins, or this Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf.
🛒Ingredients
This is an overview of the ingredients that you need to make this simple homemade scones recipe. You can find the full list of ingredients in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- flour
- brown sugar
- sugar
- cinnamon
- pumpkin pie spice
- baking soda
- baking powder
- salt
- butter
- pumpkin puree
- milk
- egg
- vanilla
- powdered sugar
- heavy whipping cream
🔪 How to Make These Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Scones
Making these scones is super easy. This is an overview of the instructions, you can find the full step-by-step instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
In a medium bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, milk, egg, and vanilla. And, then in another bowl whisk together the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Grate the cold butter into the flour mixture, and then mix until crumbs form. Then carefully fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
Pour the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Fold the dough onto itself 2-3 times until the dough has come together.
Shape your dough into a circle that is about 1 inch thick. Cut into 8 triangles. Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes
While the scones cool, mix the powdered sugar and heavy whipping cream.
Then dip the top of the scones in the icing.
Add the pumpkin spice, pumpkin puree, and last 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar to the remaining icing.
Place the icing in a piping bag and drizzle over the top of the scones.
🥄 Equipment
- medium bowl
- electric mixer
- large bowl
- box grater
- rolling Pin
- sharp knife or pizza cutter
- baking sheet or cookie sheet
- small bowl
🥫 Storage
Storage – Store the scones in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
Freezing – Did you know that scones freeze well? It’s true! To freeze scones, let them cool completely first, then wrap each one tightly in plastic wrap and place them in an airtight container or freezer bag. Thaw at room temperature for an hour or two before enjoying.
Serve With
Pumpkin scones go well with a warm cup of coffee or tea. Or you can also enjoy them with a mug of this Red Velvet Baileys Hot Chocolate.
💭 Tips
Here are a few tips that you can use to make sure that these scones turn out perfectly for you when you make them.
- For this recipe, you want to use cold butter, cut into small cubes or grated. This will help create a flaky and light texture in the final product.
- You can either use a pastry cutter or two knives to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse sand.
- The dough should start to come together but be careful not to overmix.
- Once everything is combined, turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it together until it forms a smooth ball.
⁉️ FAQ
Do you have questions about this Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Scones recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
We’ve found the best way to reheat scones is to preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and place them on a baking sheet. Brush the tops with melted butter or milk, then bake for 7-10 minutes until they are warm.
Yes, scones can be made up to 24 hours in advance.
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🧾Recipe Card
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Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Scones
Equipment
- medium bowl
- Electric mixer
- large bowl
- box grater
- Rolling Pin
- sharp knife or pizza cutter
- Baking sheet or cookie sheet
- small bowl
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cup flour
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter cold
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Icing
- 2 cups powdered sugar plus 2 tablespoons
- ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin puree
- ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Start by preheating the oven to 400 degrees.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, milk, egg, and vanilla.
- In another bowl whisk together the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
- Grate in the cold butter.
- Work the butter in quickly using your hands until it is coarse crumbs.
- Carefully fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until it is just combined.
- Pour the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
- Fold the dough onto itself 2-3 times until the dough has come together.
- Shape your dough into a circle that is about 1 inch thick.
- Cut into 8 triangles.
- Place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until just golden.
- Remove from oven.
- Place on a rack to cool completely.
- Once cool make your icing.
- Whisk together the 2 cups of powdered sugar and heavy whipping cream.
- Dip the tops of the cooled cones into the icing and set aside.
- Once all the scones are dipped add the pumpkin spice, pumpkin puree and last 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar.
- Place the pumpkin icing into a piping bag or ziploc bag with the corner snipped off.
- Drizzle the pumpkin icing over the scones.
- Let the icing set and serve!
