These homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Scones are full of warm flavors and coated in a delicious yet simple spiced cream glaze. An easy cream scone recipe for fall baking!
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or Silpat and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl combine flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt; whisk until completely incorporated.
Rub the butter into the dry ingredients with your fingers, or with a pastry cutter; rub until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.
Make a well in the center and pour in the creamer, yogurt, and vanilla.
Using a wooden spoon, combine all the ingredients just until the dough comes together.
Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface; flour your hands and knead the dough five times.
Shape the dough into a disk and cut it into 8 wedges.
Transfer all the wedges to the baking sheet, leaving about 1-inch space between each scone.
Bake the scones for 15 to 18 minutes, or until golden brown.
Remove from oven and let cool for 2 minutes, and then transfer the scones to a wire rack.
For The Glaze
Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and creamer; whisk until smooth.
If the glaze is too thick, add more milk; if the glaze is too thin, add more powdered sugar until you reach the desired consistency.
Spoon and spread the glaze over each scone.
Allow the glaze to set before serving.
Notes
Pumpkin Pie Spice Creamer: I used a pumpkin-flavored creamer for this recipe, but feel free to use any flavored (or unflavored) creamer you want.
Chilled Ingredients: Ensure your heavy cream and any butter or fats you use are cold. This helps achieve a flakier texture in the scone.
Gentle Mixing: When combining the wet and dry ingredients, stir just until they come together to avoid overworking the dough and ending up with tough scones.
Pre-chill Before Baking: Once your scones are shaped and on the baking sheet, pop them into the refrigerator for about 15 minutes before baking. This will help solidify the fats and result in a higher rise during baking.
Flavor Enhancements: Because heavy cream is rich and has a subtle flavor, consider adding complementary flavors to your scones, like a hint of orange zest, to elevate the pumpkin spice notes.
Watch the Bake: Be attentive to the baking time. They might need a few more minutes than regular scones, but you also don't want them to dry out.
Storage: Store them in an airtight container and enjoy them within a few days for the best freshness. If storing longer, consider freezing and reheating when ready to enjoy.