ICED RAISIN BISCUITS

Iced Raisin Biscuits image

Whip up a warm, mouthwatering breakfast treat in a snap! Sweet raisins and maple syrup bring out the best in this seasonally-inspired spice blend. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 10 biscuits.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

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 2% milk
3 tablespoons maple syrup
ICING:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/8 teaspoon rum extract
2-1/4 teaspoons 2% milk

Steps:

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., 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. , Place 1 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown., Meanwhile, combine the confectioners' sugar, extract and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Drizzle over warm biscuits. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 310mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.