Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits (+Video)
These Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits taste just like our favorite from Hardee’s. Homemade sweet biscuits that can be made bite-sized or larger.
A DELICIOUSLY SWEET BISCUIT RECIPE
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
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. I have modified it a bit and I think the result comes pretty darn close to the ones he likes!
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)
- all-purpose flour
- sugar
- baking powder
- baking soda
- ground cinnamon
- salt
- vegetable shortening (Crisco)
- raisins
- buttermilk
- powdered sugar
- milk
HOW TO MAKE 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.
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.
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Originally published: February 2011
Updated and republished: February 2022
Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits (+Video)
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 (more as needed)
For the glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 Tablespoons milk
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon ground 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. Note: if mixture seems too dry (it's not sticking together in a ball) add a little bit more buttermilk until the dough starts to hold together and not be so crumbly.
- Roll dough to about ¾ inch thickness on a lightly floured surface 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.
- To make 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!
Video
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
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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!
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.
I love cinnamon. Thanks for sharing this recipe with us!
These sound wonderful! I hope you have had a great weekend. Blessings…Mary
Your biscuits look amazing!! Yum!
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…..
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!
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.
So tender! I love White Lily flour for biscuits too!
I bet these were wonderful warm! I think I can smell the cinnamon! 🙂
These sound pretty good…. a shorter version of cinnamon buns perhaps…? I'm definitely sprinkling a bit of cinnamon on mine!….
These sound delicious! I bet they were way better than the restaurant version and your husband will love them. What a sweet idea!
I have to try these biscuits, that fast food change left our area years ago and I loved these biscuits.
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!
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.
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?
Great looking recipe, Brandie.
Brandie-Love the idea with the sweet biscuits! Great post, and recipe…thanks for sharing!
Your sous chef is so cute..and you guys made a gorgeous sweet treat! Yummy!
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?
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.
Wow – these are so good!
I think my gang would like your biscuits…sans raisins (soooooooo picky!). Happy Valentine's Day to your family, Brandie~
Simply wonderful idea! These would make ANYONE a Happy Valentine! Great Job!
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!