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Cinnamon Swirl Biscuits

Cinnamon swirl biscuits are easy, buttermilk drop biscuits that have a sweet cinnamon sugar swirl throughout. They taste like biscuit cinnamon rolls but are so much quicker and easier to make!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
27 mins
Servings: 8 biscuits
Calories: 337 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Biscuits
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup cold buttermilk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
Cinnamon swirl
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ½ tablespoon ground cinnamon
Icing
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 475 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. Melt the butter in a large, microwave-safe bowl in the microwave until about 90% melted.
  3. Whisk until completely melted.
  4. Let the butter sit for 5 minutes to cool slightly.
  5. Whisk in the cold buttermilk. The butter should clump up.
  6. Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt. Whisk just until combined. Don't overmix.
  7. In a small dish, whisk together the cinnamon and sugar.
  8. Pour the cinnamon sugar mixture over the biscuit dough, and give it a couple of folds. The cinnamon sugar should still be visible in swirls and shouldn't be completely incorporated.
  9. Drop ¼-cup scoops of biscuit batter about 2 to 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  10. Bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until light golden brown.
  11. To make the icing, melt the remaining butter in a medium microwave safe dish.
  12. Whisk in the powdered sugar a little at a time.
  13. Add enough milk to form a glaze that can be drizzled but is still thick.
  14. Whisk in the vanilla extract.
  15. Drizzle the biscuits with the icing and serve warm.

Notes

  • Butter: I use salted butter. Feel free to use unsalted butter if you prefer. 
  • Buttermilk: I like to use full-fat buttermilk for softer, richer biscuits. 
  • Cinnamon swirl: I've doubled the cinnamon swirl portion. If doubling the cinnamon swirl portion, be careful about the baking time as the additional sugar causes the biscuits to brown faster. 
  • Nutrition values are estimates. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1biscuit Calories 337kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 41mg (14%) Sodium 362mg (15%) Potassium 188mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 20g (40%) Vitamin A 501IU (10%) Vitamin C 0.02mg (0%) Calcium 97mg (10%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8biscuits

Amount Per Serving

Calories 337

% Daily Value*

Serving 1biscuit
Calories 337kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 362mg 15%
Potassium 188mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 20g 40%
Vitamin A 501IU 10%
Vitamin C 0.02mg 0%
Calcium 97mg 10%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.