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Pumpkin Scones

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Money Saving Mom had a link to a recipe for Pumpkin Scones recently.  I made a batch…and then another!  They were sooooo delicious.  They are the perfect autumn breakfast or coffee compliment!  Here is the recipe, originally found at The Shoebox Kitchen . Ingredients: 2 c. flour 1/4 c. + 3 Tbsp. granulated sugar 1 Tbsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 1/4 tsp. ground cloves 1/4 tsp. ground ginger 6 Tbsp. cold butter, cut into pieces 1/2 c. canned or fresh pumpkin puree 3 Tbsp. half and half 1 egg Directions: Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees.  Mix dry ingredients together.  Using a pastry cutter, blend butter into dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.  In a small bowl, combine pumpkin, half and half, and egg.  Add at once to dry ingredients and stir just until moistened.  The secret to perfect scones are a minimum of handling!  Turn dough onto...