Thursday, September 1, 2011

Pumpkin Scones with Cranberry Butter

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 cup cold butte
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1/3 cup milk
Whisk together the egg, pumpkin and milk. Mix flour, brown sugar, baking powder, spices, salt and baking soda. Cut in butter until mix is crumbly. Add the pumpkin mixture into the crumbs. Turn dough onto a floured surface. Knead well. Pat into 2 4" circles. Cut circle(s) into 8 wedges. Place on baking sheet. Bake at 400 for 10-15 minutes (depending on size of wedges).

Cranberry Butter
  • 1 Tbsp dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup soft butter spread
  • 1 Tbsp powdered sugar
Pour boiling water over cranberries. Let them stand 5 minutes. Drain and chop. Beat butter with powdered sugar until fluffy. Add cranberries and incorporate well. Cover and refrigerate before serving.

These are truly delicious and one my favorite fall treats!

Recipe courtesy of my dear friend, Becca

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