Starbucks Copycat Caramel Scones

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I didn't have cream or half and half so I made a few adjustments.  I also didn't make the topping I just made a maple glaze and it was great.   My husband and son think they are great.  I didn't follow the directions below... I beat the flour and butter together to see if it made a difference.  I think it did, so next time I will follow the directions and see what happens. 

3 cups unbleached all purpose flour

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted or salted butter (or margarine) (my addition the 2 T butter)

3/4 cup half and half or light whipping cream

1/3 cup granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt (if unsalted butter is used)

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 cup milk (for best results use whole milk)

1 1/2 whole milk  (my addition)

1 egg

2 teaspoons vanilla

1 cup butterscotch baking chips

Topping

1/3 cup butterscotch chopped baking chips

1 egg white, slightly beaten

Confectioner's (powdered) sugar (optional)

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Preheat oven to 425 F.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place flour and butter in a medium mixing bowl, combine with your fingers

to a coarse meal consistency. Add sugar, baking powder and salt (if used) combine well. Stir in cream, vanilla and egg,

blending well to form a soft dough.

Scoop mixture onto baking sheet. Brush tops with beaten egg white; sprinkle ground butterscotch chips over top. Bake

until browned - 16-18 minutes.

Dust with confectioner's sugar when cool if desired .