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pumpkin scones on wire rack

Starbucks Pumpkin Scones Copycat Recipe

These Pumpkin Scones are the ultimate Starbucks copycat—soft and perfectly spiced. This easy recipe requires no chill time for the dough, making them quick to whip up and taste even better than Starbucks! Trust me, these are the best pumpkin scones you’ll ever have!
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

Pumpkin Scones

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree blotted
  • 1/3 cup + 2 additional tablespoons heavy/whipping cream divided
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar

Vanilla Glaze

  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy/whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Pumpkin Spice Drizzle

  • 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy/whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

For the Scones

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a food processor, pulse the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice until well combined.
  • Add the butter and pulse several times until no large pieces remain. Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl. (If you're mixing by hand, whisk the dry ingredients in a large bowl, then use a pastry cutter to blend in the butter).
  • In a small bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup heavy cream, egg, blotted pumpkin, brown sugar, and vanilla extract.
  • Drizzle over the flour mixture and mix until everything is evenly moistened.
  • Place a large piece of parchment paper on your work surface and lightly flour it. With floured hands, shape the dough into a ball and transfer it onto the floured parchment. Press into a smooth 8-inch disc, then slice into 8 equal wedges with a sharp knife.
  • Arrange the scones at least 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with the remaining heavy cream using a pastry brush.
  • Bake the scones for 12–15 minutes, or until lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool for 10 minutes before adding the glaze.

For the Vanilla Glaze

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla extract. Dip each scone into the glaze, then set them on parchment paper.

For the Pumpkin Spice Drizzle

  • In a small to medium mixing bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and half-and-half until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a small Ziploc or piping bag, seal it, and cut a small tip from one corner. Drizzle the glaze over the tops of the iced scones. Allow the glaze to set before serving.
Pumpkin Pie Spice: You can find pumpkin pie spice at most grocery stores in the baking aisle or easily make your own homemade pumpkin pie spice.