These Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits taste just like our favorite from Hardee’s. Homemade sweet biscuits that can be made bite-sized or larger.
CINNAMON RAISIN BISCUITS
This homemade recipe for Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits produces a sweet, fluffy biscuit studded with plump raisins and covered in a deliciously sweet cinnamon glaze!
HARDEE’S CINNAMON RAISIN BISCUITS
So, I happen to know that my husband is a big fan of the Cinnamon Raisin biscuits from Hardee’s. I think it’s called Carl’s Jr. on the west coast. But it got me thinking, how come I’ve never made these at home before? I started flipping through some old recipe binders and some food magazines I had, looking for a suitable recipe. I found one in a Taste of South magazine my Mom had given me from 2006.
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I have modified it a bit and I think the result comes pretty darn close to the ones he likes. And besides, he’ll appreciate that they were made with love and that’s gotta count for something, right?
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
For the biscuits:
all-purpose flour
sugar
baking powder
baking soda
ground cinnamon
salt
vegetable shortening (Crisco)
raisins
buttermilk
For the glaze:
powdered sugar
milk
vegetable oil (optional)
cinnamon (optional)
HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE CINNAMON RAISIN BISCUITS:
Preheat oven to 400F degrees. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Cut in vegetable shortening using a pastry blender or a fork until mixture is crumbly.
Stir in raisins and buttermilk, stirring until dry ingredients are moistened.
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead 3 or 4 times.
Roll dough to about ¾ inch thickness.
Cut dough with a 3-inch biscuit cutter or a mini biscuit cutter, and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Make sure not to twist the biscuit cutter as you cut them. Just push down and then lift the biscuit cutter up. The biscuits won’t rise if you twist. It basically seals the edges and the biscuit cannot rise properly. 
Bake for about 10-15 minutes for 3-inch biscuits and for about 6-8 minutes for mini biscuits. Now for the glaze, combine powdered sugar, milk, vegetable oil and cinnamon in a small bowl. Stir until completely mixed. 
Drizzle over hot biscuits or dip the tops of the biscuits in the glaze. I like to double dip mine for a nice thick glaze on top!
Cook’s Notes: I found that these were tastiest when served warm. The glaze does harden up to a nice finish when it cools. Just pop these in the microwave for about 5 seconds to warm them up and serve!
Also, I really loved the addition of the cinnamon in the glaze but if you think that would be too much cinnamon flavoring for you then just leave it out.
Enjoy!
CINNAMON RAISIN BISCUITS
These Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits taste just like our favorite from Hardee's. Homemade sweet biscuits that can be made bite-sized or larger.
Print Pin RateServings: 8
Calories: 519kcal
Ingredients
For the biscuits:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup vegetable shortening (like Crisco)
- 2/3 cup raisins
- 1 cup buttermilk
For the glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tbsp milk
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F degrees.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Cut in vegetable shortening using a pastry blender or a fork until mixture is crumbly.
- Stir in raisins and buttermilk, stirring until dry ingredients are moistened.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead 3 or 4 times.
- Roll dough to about ¾ inch thickness and cut with a 3-inch biscuit cutter or a mini biscuit cutter, and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Make sure not to twist the biscuits as you cut them. Just push down and then lift the biscuit up.
- Bake for about 10-15 minutes for 3-inch biscuits and for about 6-8 minutes for mini biscuits.
- Now for the glaze, combine powdered sugar, milk, vegetable oil and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Stir until completely mixed.
- Drizzle over hot biscuits or dip the tops of the biscuits in the glaze. I like to double dip mine for a nice thick glaze on top!
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Notes
I found that these were tastiest when served warm. The glaze does harden up to a nice finish when it cools. Just pop these in the microwave for about 5 seconds to warm them up and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 519kcal | Carbohydrates: 90g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 301mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 2.6mg
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Such a great idea! I've never thought of doing a sweet biscuit. I know my husband would love this! Thank you for sharing, sweet woman. I hope you have a weekend that bursts forth with love, joy and good eats. Bring on the rest and relaxation!
Simply wonderful idea! These would make ANYONE a Happy Valentine! Great Job!
I think my gang would like your biscuits…sans raisins (soooooooo picky!). Happy Valentine's Day to your family, Brandie~
Wow – these are so good!
I love the idea that you serve them warm. Your helper sure is a cutie! Enjoy the rest of the weekend with your loved ones.
Oh I love this idea! And I have everything to make this for breakfast tomorrow! I love when you post stuff where I have all the ingredients! Yum! And you have a cute little helper, isn't fun when your boys get involved in the kitchen?
Your sous chef is so cute..and you guys made a gorgeous sweet treat! Yummy!
Brandie-Love the idea with the sweet biscuits! Great post, and recipe…thanks for sharing!
Great looking recipe, Brandie.
Brandie:
That's a saying in Chinese that if you want to capture a man's heart, first you capture his stomach first.
Well, you are doing the right way by showing love thru food!
I believe if you put your heart in when you are cooking, even if you cook simple meal for your love one, they will feel your love in it, right?
ooh…my family would love these biscuits. Unfortunately I'm not a good biscuit maker. I'm very hit or miss with them. I may have to give it a try though. These do look delicious.
I loved those biscuits from that chain also. It has been years since I had them though. I can't wait to try your recipe because homemade would be better! They look great!
I have to try these biscuits, that fast food change left our area years ago and I loved these biscuits.
These sound delicious! I bet they were way better than the restaurant version and your husband will love them. What a sweet idea!
These sound pretty good…. a shorter version of cinnamon buns perhaps…? I'm definitely sprinkling a bit of cinnamon on mine!….
I bet these were wonderful warm! I think I can smell the cinnamon! 🙂
So tender! I love White Lily flour for biscuits too!
What a great recipe. My family is always wanting cinnamon rolls, but they take way too long to make. These look like a pretty good substitute.
What a cute, adorable and handsome little chef you have there. He looks like he is taking his culinary arts to the highest level. I can't wait to make these cinnamon raisin biscuits. They look so delicious; I can taste them now. Happy Valentines Day to you and your family!
Your biscuit look great. I am sure your husband will enjoy them. I hear they are really good the next day. Pop them in the microwave for about 10 seconds. Just saying…..
Your biscuits look amazing!! Yum!
These sound wonderful! I hope you have had a great weekend. Blessings…Mary
I love cinnamon. Thanks for sharing this recipe with us!
too have never thought of making a sweet biscuit but it sounds like a wonderful idea and they look so yummy! I am a huge fan of cinnamon so I would probably keep it on the glaze.
Those look good. I may have to try this. The first thing I thought of when I saw your recipe title was the biscuits I used to love at Hardee’s!
These biscuits are great. Its always nice to give a gift from the heart on Valentines. That makes it so much more special.
Yum! I'm all about cinnamon, so these sound perfect!
Hi Brandie,
What a great idea, I know all the little ones and the"old" ones will just love these biscuits. Thank you for sharing your recipe with us at Full Plate Thursday and hope to see you next week!
Oooh! Oooh! Oooh! I have all the ingredients for this! I'll be making them over the weekend for SURE! 🙂
I happen to love the ones from Hardee's too, but we don't have Hardee's in our region! So I will have to try these – thanks!
I've never had one from Hardees. We avoid that restaurant because we love our arteries and I tend to go overboard when I'm there. Ah well.
your biscuits look fantastic. I think I'd leave all the cinnamon in the glaze just like you have it. Heavenly.
When I was little a friend's mom would make these for us when we had sleepovers.. I haven't had them since and now it looks like that'll have to change 🙂
These look delicious — can't wait to try them! Saving this recipe in my file for future use!
These look great! We love raisins and I look forward to making these…tomorrow, lol!
My husband would love these cinnamon raisin biscuits.
What a fun breakfast treat. Sounds wonderful!
those look delicious! I would make them right away but I don't have the buttermilk at the house! got to go groceryshopping! thanks for sharing!
Delicious biscuit!!
Also since you did this for V-Day, you could use a heart shaped cookie cutter. <3 May have to make this soon too! mmmm 🙂
Oh wow, Hardees biscuits do bring back memories. My grandfather used to take me to Hardees and I'd get these biscuits. They were so good. I can't wait to try this homemade version. Have you tried using butter instead of shortening?
I really hope you like these if you try it. We really like the icing on top so I usually double dip them or keep a small bowl of it on the side to dip them into. That's a good question about the butter. I've only ever used Crisco when making these so If you give it a try with butter I'd love to know what you think!
Yum! So, so good! I should’ve doubled the recipe!
Hi Tracy! Nice to meet ya. I really hope you like these if you give them a try!! We like lots of glaze on ours..lol. I think I could cover anything in glaze and be a happy camper..lol. 🙂
oh my goodness!I just adore cinnamon raisin biscuits but I have never made homemade biscuits. This will be my first attempt!
I love to collect recipes though to be honest I don't really like to cook. You have a lot of nice dishes that I will share with family and friends.
It is so easy to forget that biscuits can be both sweet and savory. These look like a yummy way to start the day!
What a great recipe for me to make for my son (who is my lovebug)!! All of your recipes sound wonderful as I just discovered your website today and have been on it for about two hours!! I am looking forward to making a lot of these recipes. I bet you could make a wonderful Sweet Potato Biscuit also.
Biscuits came out perfect and I love the cinnamon glaze as well!
Great biscuits BUT wrong temp and time. I assume she maybhave meant 450 instead of 350. I baked 350, mini biscuits, 15 minutes. Perfect texture and flavor! if 450, then use her suggested time.
I made these and loved them. Wondering if blueberries could be substituted for raisins.
Hi Peggy! Thanks so much! I think you could definitely use blueberries. Maybe some of the smaller wild blueberries!
I felt in love this every since high school. Then I found them at Publix then they stop making them.