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Easy Gluten-Free Cinnamon Biscuit Balls {Dairy-Free Option}

We call these Cinnamonies around our house. Gluten-Free Cinnamon Biscuit Balls are a quick and easy special breakfast treat.

Ingredients

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2 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour ( (I like Pillsbury gluten-free))
1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum (,leave out if your flour already has it)
1 tablespoon gluten-free baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 cup buttermilk
6 tablespoons butter (, dairy-free use shortening or Smart Balance or Earth Balance butter)
1 egg (, room temperature)
1 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
4 teaspoons milk (dairy-free use cashew, almond or coconut milk)

1
Preheat oven to 450° F.
2
In a large bowl add the gluten-free flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cinnamon and give it a quick whisk or stir to combine the ingredients.
3
Cut in butter (or shortening for dairy-free) into the flour with a pastry cutter or fork until it looks like the size of small peas.
4
Stir in the buttermilk. To make your own buttermilk by adding 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice to the cup of milk and let stand 5-10 minutes in the refrigerator to stay cold.
5
Add the whisked egg and stir until a soft dough forms. The dough will be sticky.
6
Use parchment paper or gluten-free cooking spray on cookie sheet.
7
Use either a cookie scoop or tablespoon to scoop out a ball of dough. Roll the dough into 1 inch balls.
8
Bake for 15 minutes.
9
Combine icing ingredients.
10
Drizzle icing over cinnamon biscuit balls.
11
Enjoy!