Frosted Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits

Name: Frosted Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 2 c all-purpose flour; 1/4 c sugar; 2 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp baking soda; 1/3 c shortening (crisco); 2/3 c buttermilk; 1/3 c raisins (optional); 1-1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; FROSTING; 1-1/2 c confectioners' sugar; 2 Tbsp butter--softened; 1-1/2 tsp vanilla extract (or the real thing, which is always better!); 3 to 5 Tbsp warm water

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By Deb ~^~^~
@blaithin

This recipe of mine was chosen by Taste of Home magazine back in 2000 as one to be included in their "Best of Country Breads" cookbook, after I submitted it and it was taste-tested then voted upon as good enough to be included! My blurb from the book: "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."

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Serves:

Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

15 Min

Ingredients

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2 c

all-purpose flour
1/4 c

sugar
2 tsp

baking powder
1 tsp

salt
1/4 tsp

baking soda
1/3 c

shortening (crisco)
2/3 c

buttermilk
1/3 c

raisins (optional)
1-1/2 tsp

ground cinnamon
FROSTING
1-1/2 c

confectioners' sugar
2 Tbsp

butter--softened
1-1/2 tsp

vanilla extract (or the real thing, which is always better!)
3 to 5 Tbsp

warm water

How to Make Frosted Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits

Step-by-Step

In a bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients; then cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in buttermilk JUST until moistened. DO NOT OVER MIX!
Turn onto a floured surface; sprinkle with raisins and cinnamon. Knead 8 to 10 times only (cinnamon will give a marbled appearance).
Drop batter into 12 mounds 2 inches apart on a greased baking sheet. (I also like to shape them into thick rounds and place them touching each other in a baking pan which results in more of that gooey goodness that everyone loves about the center cinnamon roll!) Bake at 425 degrees F for 12-16 minutes or until golden brown.
FROSTING: Whisk the the confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla and enough warm water to achieve desired consistency. Frost warm biscuits. Serve immediately.