Cinnamon and Sugar Drop Biscuits
Cinnamon and Sugar Drop Biscuits
If you love warm, bakery-style treats that feel cozy and comforting, these Cinnamon and Sugar Drop Biscuits are going to be a new favorite. They start with simple homemade drop biscuits and get rolled in a sweet cinnamon-sugar coating that bakes into the most delicious golden crust.
The outside becomes lightly crisp and sugary, while the inside stays soft, buttery, and tender. They taste a little like a cross between a biscuit and a cinnamon donut — simple, nostalgic, and absolutely irresistible.
Best of all, these biscuits are incredibly easy to make. There’s no rolling out dough or cutting shapes. Just mix the biscuit dough, scoop it, roll the dough in cinnamon sugar, and bake.
Why You’ll Love These Cinnamon Sugar Biscuits
These biscuits are quick, simple, and perfect for whenever you want something warm and sweet without a lot of work.
They’re great for:
• Breakfast treats
• Weekend brunch
• Afternoon coffee or tea
• Cozy fall and winter mornings
• Quick desserts
They also make the kitchen smell amazing while they bake.
Ingredients
For the Biscuits
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 stick (½ cup) butter, grated and cold
• ¾ cup milk or buttermilk
For the Cinnamon Sugar
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
How to Make Cinnamon and Sugar Drop Biscuits
Step 1: Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix the dry ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
Step 3: Add the butter
Grate the cold stick of butter directly into the flour mixture. Toss it lightly with the flour so the butter shreds are evenly distributed.
Step 4: Add the milk
Pour in the milk or buttermilk and gently stir until the dough just comes together. The dough should look slightly shaggy and thick.
Be careful not to overmix so the biscuits stay tender.
Step 5: Make the cinnamon sugar
In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and cinnamon until well combined.
Step 6: Roll the biscuits
Scoop portions of dough using a spoon or cookie scoop. Roll each piece of dough lightly in the cinnamon sugar mixture until coated.
Place the coated dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
Step 7: Bake
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.
Let them cool slightly before serving.
Jennie’s Thoughts
These biscuits surprised me the first time I made them. I already loved drop biscuits because they’re so easy, but rolling them in cinnamon sugar took them to a whole new level.
The outside gets slightly crisp and sweet, while the inside stays soft and buttery. They honestly reminded me of those cinnamon sugar donut holes you get at bakeries.
Sometimes the best recipes happen when you take something simple and add just one extra step. These biscuits are proof that a little cinnamon and sugar can turn an everyday biscuit into something really special.
Tips for the Best Drop Biscuits
• Use very cold butter for the fluffiest biscuits
• Grate the butter so it mixes evenly into the flour
• Don’t overmix the dough
• Bake at a high temperature so the biscuits rise nicely
Variations to Try
Once you make these once, it’s easy to experiment with flavors.
Try adding:
• A drizzle of vanilla glaze after baking
• Brown sugar instead of white sugar
• A pinch of nutmeg in the cinnamon sugar
• Honey butter for serving
How to Store
Store leftover biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days.
To reheat, warm them in the oven at 300°F for a few minutes until soft and warm again.
You can also freeze baked biscuits for up to 3 months and reheat when ready to enjoy.
Helpful Links
If you enjoy these cinnamon sugar biscuits, you might also like these other biscuit recipes:
• Homemade Buttermilk Recipe
• Buttermilk Drop Biscuits
• Easy Cheddar Drop Biscuits
• Honey Biscuits
• Vanilla Bean Biscuits
These Cinnamon and Sugar Drop Biscuits are the perfect mix of simple and delicious. With just a handful of ingredients and a quick cinnamon sugar coating, you can turn an everyday biscuit into a warm, sweet treat that feels a little bit special.
They’re easy enough for a weekday breakfast and cozy enough for a weekend brunch — and once you try them, they’re hard to forget.
