Samoas Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and one rack on top 1/3 of oven and another rack on bottom 1/3 of oven.
2. 2
   Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silpat.
3. 3
   In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
4. 4
   Add chilled butter and cut it into flour mixture until no pieces larger than a pea are visible.
5. 5
   Add in 3/4 cup milk and stir to combine.
6. 6
   Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup milk until dough comes together into ball. Divide dough in half.
7. 7
   Working with one piece at a time, turn dough out onto a lightly floured working surface and flatten into a disc about 1/2-inch thick.
8. 8
   Cut dough into eighths and transfer to prepared baking sheet using a flat spatula.
9. 9
   Repeat with second piece of dough.
10. 10
    Place baking sheets in preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes.
11. 11
    Rotate pans in oven and continue baking for 10 additional minutes, until scones are a light golden brown.
12. 12
    Cool on wire rack.
13. 13
    Melt chocolate chips in small pan set over medium heat on stove top. Spread a thin layer of melted chocolate onto the bottom of each scone using knife or small spatula.
14. 14
    Place coated scone upside down for 30-60 minutes, or until chocolate has dried and hardened.
15. 15
    Combine caramel and shredded coconut in small bowl.
16. 16
    Spread caramel-coconut mixture onto the top of each scone.