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Pumpkin Spice Molasses Crinkle Scones with Maple Glaze

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Tender, warmly spiced pumpkin scones with a hint of molasses and a crackly maple glaze—perfect for cozy autumn mornings, brunches, or holiday gatherings. Quick to make and irresistibly delicious, these scones are a crowd-pleaser with nostalgic comfort in every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (or 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ginger, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 1/4 tsp allspice)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 2 tablespoons molasses (unsulphured)
  • 1 large egg, cold
  • 1/4 cup whole milk or heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • For the Maple Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk or cream
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add cold butter cubes and cut into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, molasses, egg, milk or cream, and vanilla extract (if using).
  5. Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir gently just until dough comes together. Dough will be sticky.
  6. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat into a 7-inch circle about 1-inch thick. Cut into 8 wedges.
  7. Transfer scones to prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Chill in fridge for 10 minutes.
  8. Bake for 16-20 minutes, until tops are golden and crackled. Edges should be firm and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Cool scones on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
  10. For the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk or cream, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Drizzle over warm scones.

Notes

Keep ingredients cold for flaky scones. Don’t overmix the dough—some streaks of flour are okay. Chill scones before baking for best crinkle effect. Scones can be made gluten-free or dairy-free with simple swaps. Add-ins like nuts or dried fruit are welcome. Scones are best served warm and can be stored or frozen for later.

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Keywords: pumpkin spice, scones, molasses, maple glaze, autumn, fall baking, brunch, easy scone recipe, comfort food

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