Preheat the Oven: Set to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
Cut in the Butter: Add cubed butter to flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix pumpkin purée, Greek yogurt, egg, and vanilla extract.
Form the Dough: Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry. Stir until combined. Avoid overmixing.
Shape the Scones: On a floured surface, pat dough into a 1-inch thick round. Cut into 8 triangles.
Bake: Place on baking sheet, brush with milk. Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
Optional Glaze: Mix powdered sugar, milk, and cinnamon. Drizzle over cooled scones. Add cherries, syrup and cream as per need.