APRICOT CREAM BISCUITS

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Melt-in-your-mouth good when warm, these shortcut biscuits with a hint of orange prove that the right mix really can offer homemade taste. -Betty Saint Turner, Attalla, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 cups biscuit/baking mix
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine baking mix and orange zest. Stir in cream just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times. Roll out to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. , Place 2 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make a 1-1/4-in.-wide and 1/4-in.-deep indentation in the center of each biscuit. , In a small bowl, beat apricot preserves and cream cheese until blended. Drop by teaspoonfuls into the center of each biscuit. Sprinkle with sugar. , Bake at 400° for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 395mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.