Iced Raisin Biscuits

By Addie

Our Test Kitchen helps you whip up a warm, mouth-watering breakfast treat in a snap! Sweet raisins and maple syrup bring out the best in this seasonally-inspired spice blend. (Taste of Home)

Ingredients

• BISCUITS:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
• 1/3 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup milk
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• ICING:
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon rum extract
• 2-1/4 teaspoons milk

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add raisins. In a small bowl, combine milk and syrup; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened.

2. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times. Pat or roll out to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter.

3. Place 1 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

4. Meanwhile, combine the confectioners' sugar, extract and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Drizzle over warm biscuits. Yield: 10 biscuits.


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REVIEW

These are very very good. I have made them 4 or 5 times. The only problem with them is I tend to eat too many.... Very yummy!