FROSTED CINNAMON-RAISIN BISCUITS

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I created this recipe several years ago after sampling something similar at a popular chain restaurant. These easy drop biscuits are a great accompaniment to a country-style breakfast.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup shortening
2/3 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup raisins
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
FROSTING:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 to 5 teaspoons warm water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk just until moistened. Turn onto a floured surface; sprinkle with raisins and cinnamon. Knead 8-10 times (cinnamon will have a marbled appearance). , Drop batter into 12 mounds 2 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 12-16 minutes or until golden brown., For frosting, combine the sugar, butter, vanilla and enough water to achieve desired consistency. Frost warm biscuits. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

cheema mustafa
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I'm not a huge fan of raisins, but I really enjoyed these biscuits. The frosting is the perfect complement to the cinnamon and raisins.


Centrine
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These biscuits were a disappointment. They were dry and crumbly, and the frosting was too sweet.


Noor ulhaq
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I've never made biscuits before, but these were so easy to follow. They turned out great and I'll definitely be making them again.


suhel Khan
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These biscuits are the perfect comfort food. They're warm, fluffy, and just sweet enough.


Nabasa Patience
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The biscuits were a little too sweet for my taste, but overall I thought they were pretty good.


Alana Gonzalez
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I made these biscuits for my kids and they absolutely devoured them. They're definitely a new family favorite.


Wavinya Fritz
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These biscuits are so easy to make, even for a beginner baker like me. They turned out perfect and everyone loved them.


JABHR JABHR
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The biscuits were a bit too dense for my liking, but the frosting was delicious.


Mike Bradley
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I love the way these biscuits smell when they're baking. They fill the whole house with a delicious aroma.


Future Elingz
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These biscuits are the perfect combination of sweet and savory. The frosting is a little too sweet for my taste, but overall I really enjoyed them.


michael smith
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I've made these biscuits several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so easy to make and the frosting is to die for.


Usaid O7
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The biscuits were a little dry, but the frosting helped to make them more moist.


AMIT SHIL
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I made these biscuits for a brunch party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


randy gordon
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These frosted cinnamon raisin biscuits were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make and the frosting was the perfect finishing touch.