Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Scones

2 c. flour

1/4 c. sugar

2 t. baking powder

3/4 t. baking soda
1/2 t. salt

1/2 t. cinnamon

1/4 t. ground ginger

1/4 t. ground cloves

2 Tbsp cold butter

3 Tbsp milk

1 egg, lightly beaten

3/4 c. pumpkin puree

1/2 c. mini-chocolate chips

1 egg yolk

2 Tbsp water

In large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cut in cold butter. Stir in milk, pumpkin, and chocolate chips.

Turn onto a well-floured surface. Roll into an 8 inch circle. In a small bowl, beat the egg yolk and water. Brush over dough. Cut into 8 wedges.

Transfer to a greased baking sheet (or a baking sheet covered in parchment paper). Bake at 400 degrees f0r 15-20 minutes (until cooked through and top is lightly browned).

*This is a recipe I made up with the help of a general scone recipe I found in a cookbook.