Cinnamon Biscuits: Warm, Crunchy & Comforting

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24 Biscuits
15 minutes
10-12 minutes
Cinnamon biscuits are the kind of bake that makes your kitchen smell like a hug. With their buttery crunch, cosy spice, and golden finish, they’re a year-round favourite, perfect for festive gifting, weekend baking or a little tea-time pick-me-up.
Simple to make and even better to share, these cinnamon biscuits will quickly become a go-to in your biscuit tin.
Cinnamon biscuits are crisp, buttery cookies flavoured with ground cinnamon, not too sweet, just gently spiced. Rolled and cut into shapes, they’re a staple of holiday baking but just as lovely any time of year. Perfect with a hot drink, easy to decorate and simple enough for little bakers to help with.
100g butter, softened
2 tablespoons Hilltop Honey – adds natural sweetness and richness
75g brown sugar (adds depth and softness)
1 egg yolk
200g plain flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Optional: ½ tsp vanilla extract or a pinch of nutmeg
Step 1: Cream the Butter, Sugar & Honey: In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, brown sugar, and Hilltop Honey until smooth and fluffy. This creates the base of your biscuit dough with a rich, golden sweetness.
Step 2: Add the Egg Yolk & Vanilla: Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla extract (if using) until fully combined.
Step 3: Add the Dry Ingredients: Stir in the flour and cinnamon (plus nutmeg, if using). Mix until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
Step 4: Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough in cling film and place it in the fridge for 20–30 minutes. This helps the biscuits hold their shape when baking.
Step 5: Roll & Cut: Lightly flour your work surface and roll the dough out to about ½ cm thick. Use cookie cutters to shape into stars, hearts, or whatever fits the moment.
Step 6: Bake: Arrange the biscuits on a parchment-lined baking tray. Bake at 180°C (160°C fan/gas 4) for 10–12 minutes, until lightly golden and just set around the edges.
Cinnamon biscuits may be a Christmas classic, but they’re just as lovely in spring, autumn, or a rainy Wednesday afternoon.
Make them your own:
These biscuits are great on their own, but here’s how to take them up a notch:
Store in an airtight tin for up to a week
Freeze shaped, unbaked dough for easy bakes later
Baked biscuits (without icing) freeze well for up to 2 months
Feeling inspired? Add a twist:
Grated orange zest for a citrusy lift
A handful of crushed almonds or pecans
Sprinkle cinnamon sugar before baking for extra crunch
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