Save 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
- Filling: 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- Filling: 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Filling: 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- Filling: 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- Topping: 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- Topping: 60 g powdered sugar
- Topping: 1 2 tbsp milk
- Topping: 2 tbsp festive sprinkles
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2:
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Step 3:
- Separate the biscuit dough into 12 pieces. Flatten each into a 7 cm (3 inch) round.
- Step 4:
- 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.
- Step 5:
- Arrange biscuit balls seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Step 6:
- Brush each with melted butter.
- Step 7:
- Bake for 14 16 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Step 8:
- While baking, whisk together powdered sugar and milk to make a smooth glaze.
- Step 9:
- Remove biscuits from oven, let cool for 5 minutes, then drizzle with glaze and decorate with festive sprinkles.
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Recipe FAQ
- → What type of dough is best for the biscuit bombs?
Refrigerated biscuit dough, like Pillsbury Grands, works best for a soft and flaky texture.
- → Can I add other flavors to the filling?
Yes, adding dried cranberries or orange zest enhances the filling with a fruity twist.
- → How do I know when the biscuit bombs are done baking?
They should be golden brown on the outside and baked for about 14–16 minutes at 180°C (350°F).
- → What is the purpose of the glaze and sprinkles?
The glaze adds sweetness and moisture while festive sprinkles provide a colorful, holiday-themed finish.
- → Can these be reheated after baking?
Yes, warm them gently in a low oven to restore softness and flavor before serving.