Sweet Potato Biscuits with Coffee Drizzle
Tender, flaky sweet potato biscuits topped with a rich coffee drizzle for a perfect blend of warm spices and bold coffee flavor.
Ingredients
For the Sweet Potato Biscuits:
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes cooked and cooled
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup cold butter cubed
- ½ cup buttermilk
For the Coffee Drizzle:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp brewed coffee cooled
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar.
- Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter (or your hands) until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
- Stir in mashed sweet potatoes and buttermilk, mixing just until combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently roll it ½ inch thick.
- Use a biscuit cutter (or a glass) to cut out rounds.
- Place biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- While they bake, whisk together powdered sugar, coffee, and vanilla to make the drizzle.
- Let biscuits cool slightly, then drizzle with coffee glaze before devouring.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~210
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 70%
- Calcium: 8%
- Iron: 6%
- Potassium: 7%
- Magnesium: 4%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Use cold butter for extra flaky biscuits.
- Swap buttermilk for Greek yogurt for a tangier twist.
- Add a pinch of cayenne to the coffee drizzle for a surprising kick.