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Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits

Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits

Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits are simple, homemade fluffy biscuits, studded with plump raisins and are covered in sweet cinnamon glaze!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 biscuits
Calories 519 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • pastry blender
  • biscuit cutter

Ingredients
  

For the biscuits

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cups sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cups vegetable shortening (like Crisco)
  • 0.67 cups raisins
  • 1 cups buttermilk (more as needed)

For the glaze

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 4 Tablespoons milk
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

Instructions
 

Biscuit Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400F degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Cut in vegetable shortening using a pastry blender or a fork until mixture is crumbly.
  • Stir in raisins and buttermilk, stirring until dry ingredients are moistened. Add more buttermilk if mixture seems too dry.
  • Roll dough to about ¾ inch thickness on a lightly floured surface and cut with a biscuit cutter. Don't twist while cutting.
  • Place biscuits a few inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for about 10-15 minutes for regular biscuits and 6-8 minutes for mini biscuits.
  • To make the glaze, combine powdered sugar, milk, vegetable oil, and cinnamon in a small bowl and stir until completely mixed.
  • Drizzle or dip the tops of the biscuits in the glaze. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1biscuitCalories: 519kcal
Keyword biscuits, Cinnamon, fluffy, glaze, homemade, Raisin
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