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Easy Cinnamon Drop Biscuits

Easy Cinnamon Drop Biscuits Recipe - A light fluffy sweetly-spiced quick bread for the holidays! Serve with butter or chocolate spread.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 14 biscuits
Calories: 191 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, divided
  • 3/4 cup whole buttermilk, cold
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 
  2. Cut 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter into cubes. Place back in the refrigerator to chill. Melt the remaining 1/4 cup butter in the microwave or on the stovetop. Allow it to cool to just above room temperature.
  3. Place the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a food processor. Pulse to combine. Then add the cold butter cubes, and pulse until the cubes are cut down to pea-size pieces.
  4. Add the buttermilk and vanilla extract. Pulse until the mixture comes together into a smooth ball. 
  5. While the dough is still cold, use a 3-tablespoon scoop to measure out 14 biscuits. Arrange them on the baking sheet with room to spread a little. 
  6. Quickly brush the melted butter over the tops and place in the oven. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden around the edges.
  7. Sprinkle the tops with extra cinnamon, if desired. Serve warm, or within 2 hours.

Notes

  • For convenience, you can prep the dough up to a day ahead and place it in the refrigerator. When ready to bake, preheat the oven and portion the dough out onto baking sheets.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1biscuit Calories 191kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 101mg (4%) Potassium 193mg (6%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 325IU (7%) Calcium 90mg (9%) Iron 1.1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 14biscuits

Amount Per Serving

Calories 191

% Daily Value*

Serving 1biscuit
Calories 191kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 101mg 4%
Potassium 193mg 4%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 325IU 7%
Calcium 90mg 9%
Iron 1.1mg 6%

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