Cranberry & Walnut Scones

I found this recipe on an Ontario Fruit Farmer's website, and couldn't wait to try them, scone fiend that I am...!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 12 Scones

Ingredients

• 2  cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1  tablespoon baking powder
• 1⁄3 cup sugar
• 2  tablespoons margarine
• 1⁄3 cup dried cranberries
• 1  tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1  cup buttermilk, nonfat
•  cooking spray
• 3  tablespoons walnuts, chopped
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons sugar

Directions

1. Pre-heat oven to 400°F Coat baking sheets with cooking spray.
2. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar in a medium bowl; cut in margarine with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in cranberries.
3. Add buttermilk and vanilla, stirring with a fork until dry ingredients are moistened.
4. Spoon 2 heaping tablespoonfuls of dough, 2 inches apart, onto baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle evenly with walnuts and 1 ½ teaspoons sugar.
5. Bake at 400F for 15 to 17 minutes or until golden. Makes 12 scones.