frosted cinnamon raisin biscuits

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

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Deb ~^~^~

Sunbury, PA

Updated on Jan 11, 2012

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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prep time 15 Min

cook time 15 Min

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yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

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 (crisco)
2/3 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup raisins (optional)
1-1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
FROSTING
1-1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter--softened
1-1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (or the real thing, which is always better!)
3 to 5 tablespoons warm water

How To Make frosted cinnamon raisin biscuits

Step 1

In a bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients; then cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 2

Stir in buttermilk JUST until moistened. DO NOT OVER MIX!
Step 3

Turn onto a floured surface; sprinkle with raisins and cinnamon. Knead 8 to 10 times only (cinnamon will give a marbled appearance).
Step 4

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.
Step 5

FROSTING: Whisk the the confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla and enough warm water to achieve desired consistency. Frost warm biscuits. Serve immediately.
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