Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Scones

Pumpkin scones are cake like scones made with pumpkin puree, mini  chocolate chips, and plenty of spices for a taste of fall best served  with a cup of coffee or hot tea.

– all purpose flour – sugar – baking powder – cinnamon – ginger – nutmeg – salt – pumpkin puree

ingredients

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.

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In a medium bowl whisk together the pumpkin, egg, and milk.  Set aside. Cut the butter into small pieces and add to the flour mixture.

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Using your hands mix the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles wet sand. Fold the pumpkin mixture into the flour mixture until a nice dough forms.

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Stir in the mini chocolate chips. Scoop the dough onto a floured surface and knead a few times.

4

Form the dough into an 8 inch circle and place on a large baking sheet. Using a pizza cutter divide the dough into 8 pieces.

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Gently move the triangles out an inch or two to give them space to bake. Bake for 22-25 minutes or until golden brown.

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