FROSTED CINNAMON RAISIN BISCUITS

Frosted Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits image

Provided by Deb ~^~^~

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 c all-purpose flour
1/4 c sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/3 c shortening (crisco)
2/3 c buttermilk
1/3 c raisins (optional)
1-1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
FROSTING
1-1/2 c confectioners' sugar
2 Tbsp butter--softened
1-1/2 tsp vanilla extract (or the real thing, which is always better!)
3 to 5 Tbsp warm water

Steps:

1. In a bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients; then cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Stir in buttermilk JUST until moistened. DO NOT OVER MIX!
3. Turn onto a floured surface; sprinkle with raisins and cinnamon. Knead 8 to 10 times only (cinnamon will give a marbled appearance).
4. Drop batter into 12 mounds 2 inches apart on a greased baking sheet. (I also like to shape them into thick rounds and place them touching each other in a baking pan which results in more of that gooey goodness that everyone loves about the center cinnamon roll!) Bake at 425 degrees F for 12-16 minutes or until golden brown.
5. FROSTING: Whisk the the confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla and enough warm water to achieve desired consistency. Frost warm biscuits. Serve immediately.