Crispy Cinnamon Sugar Butter Biscuits – Better Than Takeout

Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these cinnamon sugar butter biscuits are better than takeout and ready in just 20 minutes. After making these dozens of times, I’ve discovered the trick to the perfect biscuit every time. Keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Lemon-Dijon Asparagus Pea Macaroni Salad and Quick and Easy Mexican Bean Salad.

What You'll Need for Crispy Cinnamon Sugar Butter Biscuits – Better Than Takeout

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted for brushing
• Optional: Powdered sugar, for dusting

How to Make Crispy Cinnamon Sugar Butter Biscuits – Better Than Takeout

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. Step 2: Cut cold butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Step 3: Add 1/2 cup cold milk and mix until just combined. If the dough is too dry, add more milk, one tablespoon at a time.
4. Step 4: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently 2-3 times. Pat the dough into a 1-inch thick rectangle.
5. Step 5: Using a 2-inch biscuit cutter, cut out biscuits and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
6. Step 6: Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with more melted butter and serve warm.

Storing & Reheating Crispy Cinnamon Sugar Butter Biscuits – Better Than Takeout

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftover biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare the biscuit dough and cut out the biscuits up to 1 day ahead. Store in the refrigerator until ready to bake.

Freezing Crispy Cinnamon Sugar Butter Biscuits – Better Than Takeout

Freeze baked biscuits for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat leftover biscuits in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat leftover biscuits in the microwave for 15-20 seconds, but be careful not to make them soggy.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For extra flavor, brush the biscuits with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar before and after baking.
• Best substitution: No substitutions for the butter in this recipe. It's what makes the biscuits so flaky and delicious.
• Make-ahead: See storage notes for make-ahead instructions.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to suit your needs.
• Troubleshooting: If your biscuits are not rising, make sure your baking powder is fresh and your oven temperature is accurate.

Crispy Cinnamon Sugar Butter Biscuits – Better Than Takeout

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Prep

10 minutes

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Cook

15 minutes

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Total

25 minutes

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Serves

8 biscuits

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Diet

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold

Seasonings

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted for brushing

Optional Toppings

• Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. Step 2: Cut cold butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Step 3: Add 1/2 cup cold milk and mix until just combined. If the dough is too dry, add more milk, one tablespoon at a time.
4. Step 4: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently 2-3 times. Pat the dough into a 1-inch thick rectangle.
5. Step 5: Using a 2-inch biscuit cutter, cut out biscuits and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
6. Step 6: Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with more melted butter and serve warm.

Notes

• Chef tip: For extra flavor, brush the biscuits with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar before and after baking.
• Best substitution: No substitutions for the butter in this recipe. It's what makes the biscuits so flaky and delicious.
• Make-ahead: See storage notes for make-ahead instructions.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to suit your needs.
• Troubleshooting: If your biscuits are not rising, make sure your baking powder is fresh and your oven temperature is accurate.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftover biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze baked biscuits for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes.
• Oven reheat: Reheat leftover biscuits in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat leftover biscuits in the microwave for 15-20 seconds, but be careful not to make them soggy.
• Make ahead: Prepare the biscuit dough and cut out the biscuits up to 1 day ahead. Store in the refrigerator until ready to bake.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 230
• Protein: 4g
• Fat: 12g
• Carbs: 28g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 6g
• Sodium: 270mg
• Cholesterol: 30mg
• Sat. Fat: 7g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Crispy Cinnamon Sugar Butter Biscuits – Better Than Takeout and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!