Cinnamon Biscuits from Scratch

A baking dish with a piece of cinnamon roll cake in it.

5 from 61 votes

Cinnamon Biscuits from Scratch

These buttery biscuits have a ribbon of cinnamon running through them as well as a sweet glaze slathered on top. They're a delicious way to start the day.

Course Breakfast. Side

Cuisine American/Southern

Keyword biscuits, cinnamon, cinnamon rolls

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 393kcal

Author Paula

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
4 Tablespoons brown sugar
4 Tablespoons granulated sugar divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup heavy whipping cream whole milk or evaporated milk may be used, if too dry at more milk one tablespoon at a time.
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
4 Tablespoons butter softened
½ cup whole milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar (aka confectioners)

Instructions

With a fork, mix 2 Tablespoons butter, 2 Tablespoons sugar, and 2 teaspoons cinnamon together; set aside.
Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray an 8x8-inch baking dish with vegetable spray or line with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients: flour, brown sugar, remaining granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Pour in the cream and stir until combined. Don't over mix.
Spread the dough into 2 8-inch squares and press one half in the bottom of the dish. Spread butter, sugar, cinnamon mixture over layer. Gently press the second half of dough on top. .
Score the dough into 9 squares. Bake 15 to 19 minutes or until golden brown.
Meanwhile, mix milk, vanilla, and sugar until smooth. Pour over hot biscuits. Serve warm.

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