Quick Christmas Biscuit Bombs (Printer-Friendly)

Soft biscuit balls filled with spiced cream cheese, glazed sweetly and topped with festive sprinkles.

# What You 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

# Steps:

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

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • One pot meal
  • Freezer friendly
02 -
  • For an extra twist, add a bit of finely chopped dried cranberries or orange zest to the filling.
  • Best served warm reheat in a low oven if needed.
03 -
  • Use cream cheese softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
  • Seal the biscuit edges tightly to prevent filling leakage.
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