Starbucks Pumpkin Scones Copycat Recipe
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Incredibly easy to make and even tastier than Starbucks! And that drizzle of glaze on top, SO GOOD!
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Lookout world, we have pumpkin scones! I repeat, we have pumpkin scones. But not just any ordinary kind of pumpkin fall treat – we have a complete replica of the most favorited Starbucks pumpkin scones. And dare I say it’s even better than the original?
WHY MAKE STARBUCKS PUMPKIN SCONES AT HOME?
For starters, we will no longer be overpaying for those store-bought scones. Nope. We can make them at home for everyone to enjoy without breaking the bank. And what if they sell out? Or they’re not in stock sooner than we need them? People, we need the pumpkin fall goodness scones ASAP.
Not to mention, they make for a hot selling ticket item at your next bake sale.
HOW EASY IS THIS RECIPE?
Very, very, very easy. There is no mixer required here, and you can even make these ahead of time and freeze as needed (sans glaze). And with a crumbly yet oh-so-fluffy scone base with two different kinds of glazes (hello, spiced glaze!), these pumpkin scones are completely irresistible, giving you your fall dose in every single bite.
TIPS AND TRICKS FOR SUCCESS
- Cold ingredients. We want the flakiest scones so that means we’ll need cold butter, cold milk and cold eggs. Most importantly, we want the cold butter to melt in the oven for optimal flakiness.
- Do not over mix. Over handling the dough will result in tough, dense, rubbery scones. Working carefully, handle the dough as gently and as little as possible until it just comes together.
- Use pumpkin puree. Be sure to use pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
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Tools For This Recipe
Baking sheet
Starbucks Pumpkin Scones Copycat Recipe: Frequently Asked Questions
The leftover scones can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for about 3 days.
Yes! You can place the unbaked scones in the fridge overnight, then bake as directed.
Yes, they will hold up very well in the freezer prior to glazing. To freeze before baking, portion into freezer bags, squeezing out any excess air before sealing. To bake from frozen, thaw overnight in the fridge, then bake as directed.
To freeze after baking, let cool completely; portion into freezer bags, squeezing out any excess air before sealing. To reheat, thaw overnight in the fridge, warming in the microwave or oven until heated through, drizzling with glazes when serving.
Starbucks Pumpkin Scones Copycat Recipe
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Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the glaze
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
For the spiced glaze
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat; set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, baking soda and salt. Add cold butter, using your fingers to work the butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a large glass measuring cup or another bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, milk, egg and vanilla. Pour mixture over dry ingredients and stir using a rubber spatula until a soft dough forms.
- Working on a lightly floured surface, knead the dough 3-4 times until it comes together. Using a rolling pill, roll the dough into an 8″ circle, about 1-inch thick, and cut into 8 wedges.
- Place scones onto the prepared baking sheet. Place into oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
- When the scones are done, cool for 10 minutes and spoon the glaze on each scone before drizzling with spiced glaze.
- Allow glazes to set before serving.
For the glaze
- In a small bowl, combine confectioners’ sugar and milk. Whisk until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add more milk as needed.
For the spiced glaze
- In a small bowl, combine confectioners’ sugar, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg and milk. Whisk until smooth.
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I just made these. They are unREAL. Thank you!
This is my favorite Starbucks scone!! They look easy enough to make. Thanks for this great recipe!
These scones turned out great! I made them into circles. The glazes are very necessary to get that sweet, perfect bite. Next time I’ll add more spices to the dough. Unless a day-old scone has more flavor. Also: I veganized it using 2 ‘flax eggs,’ non-dairy butter, and almond milk.
Thanks for the recipe. Cheers*
These look amazing. Do you think they would freeze well?
Unfortunately, I cannot answer this with certainty as I have never tried freezing this myself – there were no leftovers left to freeze! I recommend using your best judgment for freezing and reheating.
They freeze perfect I have literally taken a ball of this dough and wrapped in a plastic bag. Left to thaw a few hours and its perfect. I have made these over again and I think they are my favorite desert by far. I think people run into problems because they don’t know that when measuring flour you need to measure it loosely …spoon flour into measuring cup and don’t pack it in.
Came across the recipe last week and my second batch is in the oven now – my roommate and I demolished the first batch within a few days (this despite the fact that said roommate detests cloves… they were that good). The dough was a little bit dry, so I moistened it with a splash of caramel Bailey’s and it turned out amazingly. I bet these would taste good with a caramel drizzle, too!
I just made these this morning and I have to say that they are scrumptious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. Thank you for the delicious recipe!
Hi!
Just found this today. I have tons of beautiful pumpkins in the garden this year: do you think this would work with real pumpkin purée instead of canned? Love to have your opinion! Thanks!
Yes, that would work amazingly well! After all, nothing’s better than homemade, right?
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Hi Chung-Ah,
I made these last night and the scone part was very good, easy to cook and came out perfect (although not as pumpkin tasting as Starbucks..will have to add more puree next time) I really liked them!
But I followed the directions exactly for your frostings and it was runny (had to add more icing sugar) and I felt like the ginger was overpowering and I swear I only put the 1/4 teaspoon. I don’t feel like the Starbucks scone has any ginger taste…but luckily I like ginger so it was still yummy.
I think next time I will put just a pinch of ginger in and see what happens!
Thanks for the post!
i used regular sugar do you think that would make a huge difference?
Yes, absolutely. I recommend using all the listed ingredients here for optimal results.
i don’t think these taste like the starbucks ones maybe i did something wrong but I’ve been trying many diff recipes to find the ones starbucks makes.
That’s strange because I think they’re an exact replica, if not better!
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