Maple Walnut Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Heat the oven to 375°F.
2. 2
   Grease and flour a cookie sheet.
3. 3
   Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl and blend with a whisk.
4. 4
   Cut in butter with a pastry blender or two knives.
5. 5
   In a separate bowl beat the eggs; blend in syrup and cream.
6. 6
   Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the wet ingredients all at once.
7. 7
   Mix in walnuts and stir just enough to blend together.
8. 8
   Gather the dough into a ball and roll out between two pieces of waxed paper forming a circle about 1 1/2-inches thick.
9. 9
   Cut into 8 pie shaped pieces and place on the prepared cookie sheet.
10. 10
    Brush tops with additional syrup and bake for 20 minutes.