Pumpkin Pecan Scones

These Pumpkin Pecan Scones are a perfect fall time recipe. Loaded with crispy fresh pecans and pumpkin, these little treats are absolutely delicious! Fall spices, crispy toasted pecans, a touch of sweet golden brown sugar, and of course, pumpkin, make these scones just about the most perfect treat you could want to enjoy this time of year.

Author: Weelicious

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 8 scones

Calories: 458 kcal per serving

Ingredients

3 cups - all purpose flour
⅓ cup - brown sugar
1 tbsp - baking powder
½ tsp - kosher salt
1 tsp - ground cinnamon
¼ tsp - ground nutmeg
½ cup - unsalted butter
⅔ cup - pumpkin puree
2 - eggs
½ cup - pecans
1 cup - powdered sugar
1–2 tbsp - milk of choice

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F.
In a bowl whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Mix together the butter and flour mixture using your fingertips, a pastry blender or two knives until it forms the texture of coarse meal. It’s okay if a few larger pieces remain.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and pumpkin. Add the pumpkin mixture and the pecans to the flour mixture and mix until combined.
On a lightly floured piece of parchment paper, gently press the dough into a 1-inch thick circle, about 8 inches in diameter.
Using a knife or bench scraper, cut the circle into 8 even triangles (wedges) and gently pull apart on the parchment.
Transfer the parchment paper onto a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until golden.

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