Save to Pinterest Soft, festive biscuit bombs filled with spiced cream cheese and finished with a sweet glaze—perfect for holiday gatherings and last-minute treats.
I first made these for a holiday party and everyone loved how easy they were to prepare yet how festive they looked.
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
- Step 1:
- Preheat oven to 180℃ (350℉). 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.
Save to Pinterest This recipe quickly became a family favorite during Christmas mornings bringing smiles all around.
Notes
Pairs wonderfully with hot cocoa or mulled wine.
Required Tools
Mixing bowls, spoon or spatula, baking sheet, parchment paper, pastry brush (optional)
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (gluten), Milk, Eggs (may be present in biscuit dough). Check all ingredient labels for allergen information especially with pre-made dough.
Save to Pinterest Enjoy these festive treats fresh and warm for the best taste and texture.
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of dough is best for making biscuit bombs?
Refrigerated biscuit dough works great for easy preparation, providing a soft and tender texture when baked.
- → How is the creamy filling prepared?
The filling is made by blending softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- → What’s the best way to seal the biscuit bombs?
Place a spoonful of filling in the dough center, then fold and pinch the edges tightly to form a sealed ball, preventing filling from leaking during baking.
- → How do I achieve the shiny glaze finish?
While baking, whisk powdered sugar and milk to create a glaze, which is drizzled over the cooled biscuit bombs and topped with festive sprinkles.
- → Can these biscuit bombs be customized with additional flavors?
Yes, incorporating dried cranberries or orange zest into the filling adds a delightful twist to the flavor profile.
- → What’s the ideal serving method for the biscuit bombs?
They are best served warm, fresh from the oven or reheated gently, pairing wonderfully with hot cocoa or mulled wine.