Pumpkin Scones with Berry Butter!!

I love trying new recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper!! It is absolutely delicious...you should try it!

Pumpkin Scones with Berry Butter:

2 Tbsp. dried cranberries

1/2 cup boiling water

1/2 cup butter, softened

3 Tbsp. confectioners sugar


DOUGH:

2 -3/4 cups flour

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

2 tsp. baking powder

1-1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

1/4 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. baking soda

1/2 cup cold butter

1 egg

1/2 cup canned pumpkin

1/3 cup milk

2 Tbsp. chopped pecans, optional

Place cranberries in a small bowl; add boiling water. Let stand 5 min. drain and chop. In a small mixing bowl, beat butter until light and fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and cranberries; mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, pie spice, salt and baking soda. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk the egg, pumpkin and milk; add to crumb mixture just until moistened. Stir in pecans if desired.

Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead 10 times. Pat into an 8-inch circle. Cut into eight wedges; separate wedges and place on a greased baking sheet.

Bake at 400 degrees for 12-15 min. or until golden brown. Serve warm with berry butter.

Enjoy!! =)