Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits

Name: Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup shortening; 2/3 cup milk; 1/3 cup raisins; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 4-1/2 teaspoons milk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

11 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
2/3 cup milk
1/3 cup raisins
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add milk and raisins; stir just until combined.
2

Turn dough onto a floured surface. Knead just until smooth, about 2 minutes. Roll to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. round biscuit cutter; place on an ungreased
3

. Bake at 450° for 12-15 minutes or until golden.
4

Meanwhile, combine icing ingredients. Drizzle over warm biscuits.