Pumpkin Spice Scones

Directions

1. 1.

   Preheat oven to 400.

2. 2.

   Whisk together all dry ingredients.

3. 3.

   Cut the butter into the dry ingredients, mix until the mixture feels like pebbles.

4. 4.

   In a separate bowl, combine the heavy whipping cream, pumpkin puree, egg and vanilla extract.

5. 5.

   Pour wet ingredients into the flour mixture and stir to combine.  Dough will be sticky.

6. 6.

   Place dough on a lightly floured surface and gently knead.  Do not over knead the dough or the scones will be tough and dense.

7. 7.

   Shape dough into a disc approximately ½ inch thick.  Cut into 8 triangles.

8. 8.

   Place scones on a parchment lined baking sheet, 2 – 3 inches apart.  Brush the tops with the 2 tbsp of heavy whipping cream.

9. 9.

   Bake for 20 – 25 minutes until done.  Remove from oven and allow to cool before icing.

10. 10.

    In a bowl, add heavy whipping cream to the confectioners sugar, 1 tbsp at a time.  Combine well until desired consistency is achieved.  Add maple extract and stir until smooth.  Drizzle on top of cooled scones.