Cinnamon Roll Biscuits
These Cinnamon Roll Biscuits are the perfect treat when you're craving cinnamon rolls but don't want to deal with yeast dough and resting!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- whisk
- Rolling Pin
- Biscuit cutter
- Baking Sheet
- Pastry brush
Ingredients
Biscuits:
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 sticks cold unsalted butter diced
- 1 cup cold buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Filling:
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch salt
Topping:
- 2 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Add the butter and rub with your fingers until coarse crumbs form, the size of peas. Make a well in the center and add the buttermilk. Mix with a spatula or wooden spoon until the dough just comes together. Chill until ready to use.
- For the filling, in a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter, cinnamon and salt until creamy and smooth.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface and knead once or twice to bring together. Roll out to a large rectangle, and spread with the brown sugar mixture. Fold into thirds and roll out slightly. Turn and fold into thirds once more. Roll or pat out to about 1 to 1 1/2 inch thick square. Use a floured 3-inch round biscuit cutter to cut dough into rounds. Place on prepared baking sheet, about 1 to 2 inches apart. Rework dough quickly and as little as possible and cut remaining biscuits. You should have twelve in total. Chill for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- In the meantime, preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Brush the chilled biscuits with melted butter and bake until golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
- To make the topping, beat the cream cheese and butter until creamy. Stir in the powdered sugar, vanilla and salt. Spread over the warm biscuits and serve immediately. Enjoy!