7 Pumpkin Scone Recipes Perfect for Cozy Fall Baking

Picture this: it’s a crisp fall morning, your coffee’s steaming, and you’re craving something cozy to dunk in it. Enter pumpkin scones—flaky, spiced, and practically begging to be your breakfast BFF. Whether you’re a baking newbie or a seasoned pro, these seven pumpkin scone recipes are here to make your mornings tastier. From classic vibes to wild twists (maple bacon, anyone?), there’s a scone for every mood. Ready to get your bake on? Let’s make your kitchen smell like autumn heaven.

1. Classic Pumpkin Spice Scones

Why bake boring when you can whip up these spiced, buttery beauties? They’re like a hug from fall itself, perfect for dunking in your latte.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
• ⅓ cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice (or mix cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves)
• ½ tsp salt
• 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Whisk flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt in a big bowl.
3. Cut in cold butter with a pastry cutter (or your fingers) until it looks like coarse crumbs.
4. Mix pumpkin puree, cream, egg, and vanilla in another bowl. Stir into dry mix until just combined—don’t overmix!
5. Shape dough into a 7-inch circle on a floured surface, then cut into 8 wedges.
6. Pop those wedges on the baking sheet and bake for 15–18 minutes until golden.
7. Cool slightly, then drizzle with a simple glaze (powdered sugar + milk).

Why You’ll Love It

These scones are the OG of pumpkin goodness—flaky, not too sweet, and screaming fall. I made these for a brunch once, and they vanished before my second coffee. Pair with a PSL for maximum cozy points.

2. Maple-Glazed Pumpkin Scones

Maple and pumpkin are a match made in breakfast heaven. These scones are sweet, sticky, and just fancy enough to impress your friends.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
• ¼ cup maple syrup (the real stuff, please)
• ⅓ cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground ginger
• 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed
• ¼ cup buttermilk
• 1 egg
• For glaze: ½ cup powdered sugar, 2 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp milk

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Crank oven to 400°F and prep a baking sheet with parchment.
2. Mix flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and ginger.
3. Cut in butter until it’s crumbly, like wet sand.
4. Whisk pumpkin, maple syrup, buttermilk, and egg. Combine with dry mix.
5. Form a 6-inch circle, slice into 8 wedges, and place on the baking sheet.
6. Bake 16–20 minutes until lightly golden.
7. Whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled scones.

Why You’ll Love It

The maple glaze is straight-up addictive—sweet but not cloying. I tried skipping the glaze once. Big mistake. These are your go-to for a fancy-ish breakfast without the fuss.

3. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Scones

Chocolate for breakfast? Don’t mind if I do. These scones bring a little decadence to your coffee routine.

Ingredients

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• ½ tsp salt
• 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed
• ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Heat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
3. Work in butter until you’ve got pea-sized crumbs.
4. Stir in chocolate chips. In another bowl, mix pumpkin, cream, egg, and vanilla.
5. Combine wet and dry until just mixed. Don’t knead it to death!
6. Shape into a 7-inch circle, cut into 8 wedges, and bake for 15–18 minutes.
7. Let cool slightly before devouring.

Why You’ll Love It

The chocolate chips add just enough sweetness to balance the pumpkin’s earthiness. Pro tip: use dark chocolate if you’re feeling extra bougie. These never last long at my house.

4. Pumpkin Pecan Crunch Scones

Want some crunch with your coffee? These nutty scones are like a fall trail mix in pastry form.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
• ⅓ cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed
• ½ cup chopped pecans, toasted
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 1 egg
• For topping: 2 tbsp coarse sugar, ¼ cup chopped pecans

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet.
2. Mix flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans.
4. Whisk pumpkin, cream, and egg. Mix into dry ingredients.
5. Form an 8-inch circle, cut into 8 wedges, and place on the sheet.
6. Sprinkle with coarse sugar and pecans. Bake 16–20 minutes.
7. Cool and enjoy the crunchy goodness.

Why You’ll Love It

The pecans add a toasty vibe that’s perfect for fall. I swapped walnuts once, and it wasn’t the same—stick with pecans for that buttery crunch. Great for snacking all day.

5. Vegan Pumpkin Scones with Coconut Cream

No dairy, no problem. These vegan scones are so good, you won’t miss the butter. Promise.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
• ⅓ cup coconut sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• ½ tsp salt
• ⅓ cup cold coconut oil, solid
• ¼ cup coconut cream
• 1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 3 tbsp water (flax egg)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. Mix flaxseed meal and water; let sit 5 minutes.
3. Combine flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
4. Cut in coconut oil until it’s crumbly.
5. Mix pumpkin, coconut cream, flax egg, and vanilla. Stir into dry mix.
6. Shape into a 7-inch circle, cut into 8 wedges, and bake for 15–18 minutes.
7. Cool and serve with a smug vegan grin.

Why You’ll Love It

These are flaky and flavorful, with a subtle coconut vibe. I brought them to a potluck, and nobody guessed they were vegan. Perfect for your plant-based pals.

6. Pumpkin Bacon Scones (Yes, Really!)

Sweet, savory, and a little wild—these bacon scones are for when you’re feeling extra. Your coffee deserves this.

Ingredients

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp salt
• 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed
• ½ cup cooked bacon, crumbled
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 1 egg

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet.
2. Mix flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, smoked paprika, and salt.
3. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in bacon.
4. Whisk pumpkin, cream, and egg. Combine with dry mix.
5. Form a 7-inch circle, cut into 8 wedges, and bake for 16–19 minutes.
6. Cool slightly and brace for compliments.

Why You’ll Love It

The smoky bacon with pumpkin is weirdly perfect. I was skeptical but tried it on a dare—now I’m hooked. Serve these at brunch and watch jaws drop.

7. Gluten-Free Pumpkin Scones with Cinnamon Glaze

Gluten-free doesn’t mean flavor-free. These scones are so good, everyone will want a piece.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups gluten-free 1:1 baking flour
• ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
• ⅓ cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• ½ tsp salt
• 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed
• ¼ cup almond milk
• 1 egg
• For glaze: ½ cup powdered sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tbsp almond milk

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet.
2. Mix gluten-free flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
3. Cut in butter until it’s crumbly.
4. Whisk pumpkin, almond milk, and egg. Stir into dry mix.
5. Shape into a 7-inch circle, cut into 8 wedges, and bake for 15–18 minutes.
6. Whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled scones.

Why You’ll Love It

These are tender, spiced, and totally gluten-free. I made them for a friend with celiac, and she nearly cried (in a good way). The cinnamon glaze is the cherry on top.

Related Recipes:

• 10 Adorable Pumpkin Cupcake Recipes to Sweeten Your Fall
• 11 Pumpkin Spice Ideas to Warm Up Your Fall
• 8 Easy Pumpkin Seed Recipes for Healthy Snacking
• 7 Irresistible Pumpkin Pie Recipes to Savor This Fall

Wrapping It Up

There you go—seven pumpkin scone recipes to make your mornings feel like a cozy fall festival. Whether you’re vibing with classic spice, going rogue with bacon, or keeping it vegan, these scones are easy to whip up and impossible to resist. Pick one, grab your coffee, and let the autumn magic begin. Which one’s calling your name? 🙂