Creating Better Than Starbucks Pumpkin Scones can be a straightforward process if you follow these detailed steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.

3. Incorporate Butter: Add the cubed cold butter to the bowl. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, blend until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.

4. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; it’s okay if there are a few lumps.

5. Shape the Scones: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat it into a circle about 1 inch thick. Cut into wedges or use a round biscuit cutter to form your scones. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.

6. Bake the Scones: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow cooling for 10 minutes on a wire rack.

7. Prepare the Glaze: While the scones are cooling, mix the powdered sugar with 1-2 tablespoons of milk until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled scones.

These steps will lead you to create scrumptious scones that say goodbye to the Starbucks version!