GLAZED CRANBERRY BISCUITS

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My family likes biscuits for breakfast. One Sunday, I decided to make those golden goodies extra special by adding white chips, dried cranberries and a simple orange glaze. -Lori Daniels, Beverly, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield about 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup cold butter
3/4 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup orange juice
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup white baking chips
DRIZZLE:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/4 teaspoon orange extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Cut in shortening and butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk and orange juice just until moistened. Stir in cranberries and baking chips. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 8-10 times. Pat or roll out to 3/4-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter., Place 2 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 12-16 minutes or until lightly browned. In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, orange juice and extract; drizzle over biscuits. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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