Cinnamon Biscuits

When you’re craving something warm and sweet from the oven but don’t want to fuss with a complicated recipe, these Easy Cinnamon Biscuits are just the ticket. Made with convenient Bisquick, a buttery cinnamon-sugar dough, and a simple glaze, they come together in a flash. They’re soft, tender, and wonderfully cozy, somewhere between a homemade biscuit and a cinnamon roll. Serve them warm for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat with a cup of coffee.

Easy Cinnamon Biscuits Recipe

Biscuits are a true staple of Southern cooking, and around here, there’s rarely a bad time for a warm batch straight from the oven. While savory biscuits are a favorite alongside breakfast, supper, or a hearty bowl of soup, these sweet cinnamon biscuits are especially good for weekend breakfasts, brunch, holiday mornings, or an afternoon treat. Serve them warm with a cup of coffee and don’t be surprised if they disappear before they have a chance to cool.

Key ingredients you’ll need to make Southern Cinnamon Biscuits: (Scroll down for the full printable recipe card and quantities.)

• Flour – This recipe utilizes store-bought Bisquick to keep preparation simple. There’s no need to add more baking powder, salt or baking soda.
• Sugar – Granulated sugar for sweetness.
• Spice – Ground cinnamon adds that warm subtle spice that makes these so appealing.
• Liquid – Whole milk or buttermilk for moisture.
• Butter – Melted butter for a rich flavor.
• Vanilla Cream Glaze – Powdered sugar (confectioner’s sugar), heavy cream and vanilla extract.

How to Make Cinnamon Biscuits Recipe

• Heat Oven and Prepare Pans – Preheat oven. Line two baking sheet pans with parchment paper.
• Sift Dry Ingredients – Use a whisk to sift together Bisquick, sugar and cinnamon.
• Add Wet Ingredients – To the flour mixture add the milk and butter. Stir to combine.
• Transfer to Pan – Drop mounds of biscuit dough onto the prepared pans 2-inches apart.
• Oven – Place pan into the oven and bake per the baking time in the recipe until lightly golden brown.
• Top with Glaze – Stir together powdered sugar, heavy cream and vanilla extract.Drizzle glaze over biscuits and serve warm.

Kitchen Equipment You’ll need for Cinnamon Biscuit Recipe

• Two large baking sheet pans lined with parchment paper.
• Large bowl.
• Balloon whisk.
• Measuring cups and measuring spoons.
• Tablespoon or scoop to divide the biscuit dough.

Recipe Variations, Tips and Substitutions

• Flour or Biscuit Mix – This recipe is specifically designed to be easy to make. It’s fine to use a store brand of biscuit and baking mix in place of Bisquick. That said, this isn’t interchangeable with all purpose flour.
• Milk – Whole milk, cold buttermilk or 2% milk will work.
• Fruit – You could toss 1 cup of raisins into the dry mixture prior to adding the milk for easy cinnamon raisin biscuits.
• Topping – You can brush the top with an egg wash for a deep golden color and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar before baking.
• Add Nuts – Stir chopped pecans or walnuts into the cinnamon-sugar Bisquick mix filling for a little crunch.
• Citrus – Add a little fresh orange zest to the glaze for a bright citrus note.
• Maple Glaze – Replace some or all of the cream in the glaze with maple syrup for a cozy maple-cinnamon flavor.
• Cream Cheese Glaze – Swap the simple glaze for a quick cream cheese icing to make them taste even more like cinnamon rolls.

Storage and Leftovers

• Leftovers – Store leftover Cinnamon Biscuits in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Freezer – You can bake and freeze the biscuits prior to glazing. Store frozen for up to 3 months, then thaw in the fridge and add the creamy glaze just before serving.

More Southern Biscuit Recipes to Make

• Fluffy Southern Buttermilk Biscuits – The classic savory biscuit everyone will love.
• Angel Biscuits – Light, tender, and a wonderful cross between a biscuit and a yeast roll.
• Cheese Biscuits – perfect alongside soups, chili, or a hearty Southern supper.
• Sweet Potato Biscuits – Especially good for fall and holiday tables.
• Sausage Biscuits – A hearty breakfast option.
• Ham Biscuits – wonderfully Southern and perfect for breakfast or brunch.
• Fruity Blueberry Biscuits from Southern Living.

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