Starbucks Pumpkin Scones Copycat Recipe

These Starbucks Pumpkin Scones are packed with warm pumpkin spice flavors and topped with a sweet glaze, just like your favorite fall treat! Perfectly tender and spiced, these copycat scones are ideal for breakfast or an afternoon snack with your favorite cup of coffee.

Ingredients:

• For the Scones:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• For the Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk or cream
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• For the Pumpkin Spice Glaze (Optional):
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin puree
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt.
2. Cut in the Butter:
   Using a pastry cutter or your hands, cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Mix the Wet Ingredients:
   In a separate bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, egg, heavy cream, and vanilla extract.
4. Form the Dough:
   Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until a dough forms. Be careful not to overmix. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and shape it into a circle, about 1 inch thick. Cut into 8 triangles and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
5. Bake the Scones:
   Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
6. Make the Glaze:
   In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled scones.
7. Optional Pumpkin Spice Glaze:
   In another bowl, mix together powdered sugar, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, and milk. Drizzle this glaze over the top for extra pumpkin flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Serving Size: 8 scones

Tips/Variations:

• Make-Ahead: Freeze the unbaked scones and bake them fresh for a quick treat.
• Dairy-Free Option: Use coconut milk or almond milk for the glaze and dairy-free butter in the scones.
• Add-Ins: Try adding chopped pecans or chocolate chips for extra texture and flavor.

Nutritional Information (per scone):

• Calories: 300
• Protein: 4g
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Fat: 12g
• Fiber: 2g

This copycat recipe brings the flavors of Starbucks’ Pumpkin Scones right to your kitchen. With their soft texture and rich pumpkin spice glaze, these scones are the perfect homemade treat for autumn mornings.