Description
These Cinnamon Sugar Biscuit Bites are a delightful, easy-to-make treat featuring tender, flaky biscuits coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar mixture. Perfect as a snack or breakfast bite, they combine a buttery dough with a crunchy, flavorful topping baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup whole milk
Coating
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Whisk thoroughly until well blended and free of lumps.
- Incorporate Butter: Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour mix until the texture resembles coarse crumbs with small pea-sized pieces of butter.
- Add Milk and Form Dough: Pour in the whole milk and stir gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until the dough just comes together. Avoid overmixing to keep the biscuits tender.
- Knead Dough: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead it gently a few times to bring it together into a rough dough ball.
- Roll and Cut: Roll the dough into a roughly 1-inch thick rectangle or square. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut into small bite-sized pieces about 1 to 1.5 inches in size.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Arrange the biscuit bites on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring they do not overlap.
- Make Cinnamon Sugar Coating: In a small bowl, mix together 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon.
- Brush with Butter and Sprinkle Sugar: Lightly brush the tops of each biscuit bite with the melted unsalted butter, then generously sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over them.
- Bake: Bake the biscuit bites in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until the tops turn golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the bites to cool for a few minutes before serving warm or at room temperature for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is cold when incorporating into the flour for flaky biscuit texture.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep the biscuits tender and light.
- You can customize the cinnamon sugar topping by adjusting the ratio to taste.
- Biscuit bites are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Reheat gently before serving if stored.
