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Two cinnamon sugar drop biscuits served on a white plate.

Cinnamon Sugar Drop Biscuits

Chrysti Benner
Cinnamon sugar drop biscuits are a deliciously sweet breakfast treat! Serve them warm with tea or coffee to start your morning right.
4.77 from 13 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Additional Time 5 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Bread, Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12 biscuits
Calories 112 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For the Biscuits:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 sticks cold butter (12 Tbsp, grated)
  • 1 cup buttermilk see notes below

For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:

  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Glaze:

  • 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 450F. Prepare a baking sheet by lining with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt, whisking together.
  • Using a pastry blender or two forks, cut grated butter into the flour mixture, until particles are about the size of peas or smaller.
  • Add in buttermilk, stirring gently to form a sticky dough (avoid overworking the dough).
  • Scoop out dough into 12 rounds, placing onto the baking sheet, leaving a couple of inches between each scoop.
  • In a small bowl, combine cinnamon and sugar for topping. Set aside.
  • Brush melted butter on the top of each round of biscuit dough, then sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture.
  • Bake for 12-14 minutes, until biscuits are turning golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • While biscuits are baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together the confectioner's sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly for a couple of minutes. Drizzle with glaze while warm.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

If you don't have any buttermilk on hand, you can add 1.5 Tablespoons of white vinegar to a measuring cup, then add milk until you reach the 1 cup mark. Stir and let it stand for a few minutes while the milk "sours" into buttermilk.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 112kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 331mgPotassium: 54mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 70IUVitamin C: 0.003mgCalcium: 89mgIron: 1mg
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