Homemade Starbucks Pumpkin Scones – Soft, Flaky, and Perfectly Spiced

Nothing says fall like the aroma of pumpkin scones baking in your kitchen. These Homemade Starbucks Pumpkin Scones are tender, flaky, and loaded with pumpkin flavor, lightly spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Topped with a sweet glaze, they perfectly mimic the coffee shop favorite but are made right at home.

These scones are ideal for breakfast with coffee, afternoon tea, or as a sweet snack any time of day. They’re easy to make, customizable, and guaranteed to impress your family and friends.

Why You’ll Love These Scones

• Soft Yet Flaky: Buttery scones with tender crumb and a slight crisp on the outside.
• Perfectly Spiced: Warm fall spices enhance the pumpkin flavor.
• Coffee Shop Quality at Home: Enjoy Starbucks-style scones without leaving the kitchen.
• Customizable: Add chocolate chips, nuts, or drizzle extra glaze for extra indulgence.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Dry Ingredients:
  • All-purpose flour
  • Sugar for sweetness
  • Baking powder and salt for rise and balance
  • Pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves)
• Wet Ingredients:
  • Pumpkin puree (100% pure)
  • Butter, cold and cut into cubes
  • Egg for structure
  • Vanilla extract for aroma
  • Optional heavy cream or milk for brushing
• Glaze:
  • Powdered sugar
  • Milk or cream
  • Vanilla extract

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat and Prep
   Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
   In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
3. Cut in Butter
   Add cold cubed butter and cut into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Add Wet Ingredients
   In a separate bowl, mix pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract. Combine with the flour mixture to form a soft dough. Do not overmix.
5. Shape the Scones
   Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface, shape into a circle about 1-inch thick, then cut into 8 wedges. Place on baking sheet. Brush lightly with milk or cream.
6. Bake
   Bake 18-22 minutes until golden brown and firm to the touch.
7. Prepare Glaze
   Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over slightly cooled scones.
8. Serve and Enjoy
   Allow glaze to set for a few minutes. Serve with coffee or tea for a cozy fall treat.

Tips for the Best Pumpkin Scones

• Cold Butter: Keeps scones flaky; do not overwork the dough.
• Pumpkin Purée: Use canned pumpkin, not pie filling.
• Storage: Store in airtight container for 2-3 days. Reheat lightly before serving.
• Customization: Add chocolate chips, pecans, or a cinnamon-sugar sprinkle before baking.

Homemade Starbucks Pumpkin Scones

Tender, flaky pumpkin scones with warm spices and a sweet glaze, inspired by Starbucks. Perfect for fall breakfast, brunch, or snacks.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 8 scones

Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Snack

Cuisine: American, Autumn

Calories: 220

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Scone Dough

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 cup butter cold, cubed
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 egg large
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1-2 tbsp milk or heavy cream for brushing

Glaze

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1-2 tbsp milk
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Baking sheet
• Pastry cutter
• Whisk

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
3. Cut cold butter into the dry mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Mix pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla, then combine with dry ingredients to form dough.
5. Shape dough into 1-inch thick circle, cut into 8 wedges, and place on baking sheet. Brush with milk or cream.
6. Bake 18-22 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly.
7. Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for glaze. Drizzle over scones and serve.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for 2-3 days. Reheat slightly before serving.

Serving Suggestions

• Pair with your favorite coffee or latte.
• Serve for brunch or as a seasonal snack.
• Make a batch for gifts or parties—they travel well!

Why This Recipe Works

These scones balance a tender, buttery texture with the warm flavors of pumpkin and spices. The sweet glaze enhances the flavor without overpowering it. This recipe allows you to enjoy coffee shop-quality pumpkin scones anytime, with simple ingredients and easy techniques.