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Better Than Hardee’s Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits Recipe

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  • Author: Sue
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12–14 biscuits
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft, buttery, and flaky biscuits filled with sweet raisins and cinnamon sugar, topped with a vanilla glaze – a nostalgic treat inspired by Hardee’s Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits.


Ingredients

  • 2 cups self-rising flour
  • ½ stick salted butter, frozen and grated
  • ¾ to 1 cup cold buttermilk (or whole milk)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup raisins (pre-soaked in hot water and drained)
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 12 tablespoons milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Soak the raisins in hot water for 15 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together self-rising flour, granulated sugar, and cinnamon.
  4. Grate the frozen butter and mix it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Add buttermilk and soaked raisins to the bowl and stir until just combined.
  6. Roll out the dough to ¾-inch thickness on a floured surface. Fold it over 2–3 times, then roll out again.
  7. Cut out 12–14 biscuits using a biscuit cutter, pressing straight down without twisting.
  8. Place biscuits in the prepared baking dish and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
  9. While baking, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the glaze.
  10. Cool biscuits for 10 minutes, then drizzle glaze over and serve.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the dough to keep biscuits tender.
  • Use frozen butter for best flakiness.
  • Variations include adding nuts or using different dried fruits.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 biscuit
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg