Savory Pumpkin Spice Oat Scones - A Delicious Fall Treat

Ingredients

• 1 cup of versatile all-purpose flour
• 1 cup of wholesome whole wheat flour
• 1 cup of traditional old-fashioned oats
• ½ cup of nutritious wheat germ
• 1 tablespoon of aromatic baking powder
• 1 teaspoon of fragrant ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon of essential salt
• ¼ teaspoon of warming ground nutmeg
• 6 tablespoons of chilled butter
• 1 can (15 ounces) of pure 100% pumpkin puree
• 1 cup of creamy milk
• ½ cup of rich brown sugar
• 1 gently beaten egg
• 1 teaspoon of flavorful vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons of optional raw sugar

Step 1

Begin by preheating your oven to a toasty 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and get your cookie sheets ready with a cozy layer of parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together a delightful mix of flours, oats, wheat germ, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Use a pastry blender to work in the butter until it resembles sandy goodness.

Step 3

Next, in another bowl, combine the pumpkin, milk, brown sugar, egg, and a splash of vanilla extract. Gently fold this mixture into the dry ingredients until a moist dough forms.

Step 4

Divide the dough evenly between your parchment-lined baking sheets, shaping them into charming 8-inch circles that are about 1/2 to 3/4-inch thick. Use a butter knife to score each circle into 6 wedges, then sprinkle with a touch of raw sugar for extra sweetness.

Step 5

Pop these beauties into the preheated oven, and bake until the edges turn a lovely golden brown, about 14 to 17 minutes. Keep an eye on them to avoid overbaking.

Step 6

Once done, allow the scones to cool on the sheets for 10 minutes to set. Serve these delightful treats warm and enjoy the cozy flavors!