Pin Soft, festive biscuit bombs filled with spiced cream cheese and finished with a sweet glaze—perfect for holiday gatherings and last-minute treats.
Ingredients
- Dough: 1 can (400 g) refrigerated biscuit dough (e.g., Pillsbury Grands)
- Filling: 120 g cream cheese, softened, 2 tbsp powdered sugar, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- Topping: 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted, 60 g powdered sugar, 1–2 tbsp milk, 2 tbsp festive sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Filling:
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Prepare Dough:
- Separate the biscuit dough into 12 pieces. Flatten each into a 7 cm (3 inch) round.
- Fill Biscuits:
- Place 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese filling in the center of each round. Fold up the edges and pinch tightly to seal, forming a ball.
- Arrange:
- Arrange biscuit balls seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush:
- Brush each with melted butter.
- Bake:
- Bake for 14–16 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Prepare Glaze:
- While baking, whisk together powdered sugar and milk to make a smooth glaze.
- Finish:
- Remove biscuits from oven, let cool for 5 minutes, then drizzle with glaze and decorate with festive sprinkles.
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Recipe Q&A
- → What type of dough works best for these biscuit bombs?
Refrigerated biscuit dough, like Pillsbury Grands, provides a soft, flaky texture that bakes evenly and holds the filling well.
- → Can I prepare the filling ahead of time?
Yes, the spiced cream cheese mixture can be made in advance and refrigerated to enhance flavor and speed up assembly.
- → How do I prevent the biscuit bombs from bursting during baking?
Ensure the dough edges are tightly pinched to seal the filling inside and place the balls seam-side down on the tray to maintain shape.
- → Are there alternative toppings to the glaze and sprinkles?
You can substitute the glaze with a dusting of powdered sugar or drizzle melted chocolate for variation.
- → Can I add other flavors to the filling?
Yes, finely chopped dried cranberries or orange zest can be mixed into the filling for a festive twist.