Soft Festive Biscuit Bombs (Printable)

Soft biscuit balls filled with spiced cream cheese and topped with a sweet glaze and festive sprinkles.

# What you'll need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 can (14 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough (e.g., Pillsbury Grands)

→ Filling

02 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 tbsp powdered sugar
04 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
06 - 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

→ Topping

07 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
08 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
09 - 1 to 2 tbsp milk
10 - 2 tbsp festive sprinkles

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - Separate biscuit dough into 12 pieces. Flatten each into a 3-inch diameter round.
04 - Place 1 teaspoon of filling in center of each round. Fold edges up and pinch tightly to seal into balls.
05 - Place biscuit balls seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Brush each biscuit ball with melted butter evenly.
07 - Bake for 14 to 16 minutes or until golden brown.
08 - While baking, whisk powdered sugar and milk until smooth to form glaze.
09 - Remove biscuits from oven, cool for 5 minutes, drizzle with glaze, and sprinkle with festive sprinkles.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Soft festive biscuit bombs
  • Filled with spiced cream cheese and sweet glaze
02 -
  • Adding dried cranberries or orange zest amps up flavor
  • Best served warm and pairs well with hot cocoa or mulled wine
03 -
  • Seal edges tightly to prevent filling leakage
  • Use chilled dough for easier handling
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