A copycat recipe for Starbucks Pumpkin Scones that tastes just like the real thing! Serve these scones with a pumpkin cream cold brew and you’ve got the perfect fall treat.
While Starbucks is best known for their Pumpkin Spice Latte, did you know that they also have an incredible Pumpkin Scone? Today we will be sharing our version of a Starbucks Pumpkin Scone Copycat that you can make right at home.
We have received so much positive feedback about our Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino Copycat and our Starbucks Lemon Loaf Copycat recipes that I decided it was about time to share a copycat of my personal favorite, the Pumpkin Scone.
Each fall when Starbucks brings back the Pumpkin Spice latte and all of the fall baked goods, I treat myself to a Pumpkin Scone without even worrying about how many calories I’m consuming. 🙂 It’s a fall tradition.
(Side note: I am absolutely working on a Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew copycat because it’s fantastic and one of my favorite drinks on the Starbucks menu right now)
What is a scone?
A scone is typically a dense pastry that’s lightly sweetened and a bit crumbly. The glaze on these Pumpkin Scones adds a little more sweetness than you’d typically find on a scone, but it’s delicious and well worth it!
How do I make a scone?
Scones require basic baking staples including eggs, flour, sugar and they’re leavened with baking powder. Be sure to use pumpkin puree for this recipe and not pumpkin pie mix. The grocery store sells both. We want to add our own spices which will include cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ginger, and cloves. You’ll also need cold, unsalted butter.
After making the dough, you’ll cut it into the classic triangle that you often see with scones, and bake them until they’re a little puffy and firm. This recipe yields 8 scones.
How do I make the glaze?
Often times scones do not have a glaze, but the glaze on these Pumpkin Scones is a must! It is one of the things that I loved about these scones when I first tried one at Starbucks years ago.
To make the glaze you’ll just need powdered sugar, a bit of heavy whipping cream, and then you’ll also need cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg.
How do I store scones?
If I’m being completely honest, Pumpkin Scones are best enjoyed fresh. However, you can store them in an air-tight container for about two days. They won’t last long though, so it shouldn’t be a problem. 🙂
The cost of a Starbucks latte and scone can be a bit steep which is why it’s so nice to be able to make them at home. I hope you enjoy this recipe for pumpkin scones as much as we do.
Happy Fall!
Starbucks Pumpkin Scone Copycat
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