This mini pumpkin scones recipe is perfectly spiced with warm fall spices with a crisp crust and soft biscuit. It's dipped in a sweet maple glaze and topped with pepitas and crushed nuts.
3/4 cup unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), frozen and grated
1 cup pumpkin puree, excess liquid squeezed out
1/2 cup heavy cream, 2 tbsp reserved for brushing
1 tsp vanilla
Maple Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2-3 tbsp heavy cream
1 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugars, and spices. Chop in the cold, grated butter with a pastry cutter or two forks until small, pea-sized balls form. Set aside (in the fridge).
Strain the excess liquid from a cup of pumpkin, about 1/4 cup of liquid. In a large bowl, combine the strained pumpkin with heavy cream and vanilla.
Pour the dry ingredients into the wet and use a wooden spoon to combine. Do not overmix.
Lightly flour a piece of wax paper and roll out the dough form the bowl. Divide into two equal balls. Form each ball into a small disc, about 5 inches in diameter. Then, slice each disc into 8 equal pieces for a total of 16 small triangles. Wrap each cut disc (as a whole) and place in the freezer* for 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Remove scones from oven and arrange pieces on the the baking sheet. Brush heavy cream on top. Bake for 15 minutes.
Remove from oven and allow to cool a few minutes. Dunk each scone into the icing or drizzle on. Top with pepitas and chopped nuts
Maple Icing
In a small bowl combine powdered sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, and heavy cream.
Notes
Keep one of the small scone dough rounds in the freezer to bake up later.