[Anonymous]

Starbucks Caramel Scones

3 c. flour
1/2 c. butter
3/4 c. half-and-half cream
1/3 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt (use only if you use unsalted butter)
1 T. baking powder
1 c. milk
1 egg
2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. butterscotch chips

Topping:

1/3 c. butterscotch chips -- finely chopped in food processor
1 egg white, lightly beaten with fork confectioner's sugar -- optional

Preheat oven to 425 F.

Line top baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine flour and butter until coarse meal forms.

Add sugar, baking powder and salt, combine well. Stir in cream, vanilla and egg, blending well to form a soft dough.

Fold in butterscotch chips. Scoop mixture onto baking sheet. Place 1/3 c. chips in food processor and process until finely chopped. Do not over processor.

Brush tops with egg white; sprinkle ground butterscotch chips over top.

Bake until browned - 16-18 minutes. Dust with confectioner's sugar when cool.

Can also add 1/2 c. grated walnuts. Can make in shape desired.