Pumpkin Scones

Only two tablespoons of butter are used in these spiced low-fat scones which use pumpkin puree and eggs to moisten and bind the dough.

• Calories: 209 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 6 tablespoons white sugar
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 cups mashed, cooked pumpkin
• 4 cups self-rising flour, sifted

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, beat together butter, sugar, eggs and pumpkin. Stir in flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt by hand.

Step 3

Roll out into 1/2 inch thickness and cut into rounds. Place on tray close together and bake for 15 to 18 minutes.