Sweet Corn Biscuits

These delightful biscuits are infused with the irresistible flavors of candy corn, making them the ultimate Halloween treat. With a golden crust and a tender, buttery interior, these biscuits are a perfect balance of sweet and savory. They are sure to be a hit at your Halloween party or enjoyed with a cup of hot apple cider on a chilly autumn evening.
ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup candy corn, chopped
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Additional candy corn, for topping
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 3.
Add the cold cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- 4.
Stir in the chopped candy corn.
- 5.
In a separate bowl, mix together the milk and vanilla extract. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- 6.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead it a few times to bring it together.
- 7.
Roll the dough out to a 1-inch thickness. Use a round biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
- 8.
Top each biscuit with a couple of pieces of candy corn.
- 9.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.
- 10.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.