Save Tender biscuit muffin balls filled with sharp cheddar and crystallized ginger, rolled in cinnamon sugar, and drizzled with maple syrup. This sweet and savory treat is perfect for breakfast or snacking and comes together quickly.
I first made these when our family craved something comforting for a chilly morning. The burst of melted cheese paired with gingery warmth and maple drizzle always earns requests for seconds!
Ingredients
- Biscuit Dough: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter (cubed), 3/4 cup whole milk
- Filling: 3 oz sharp cheddar cheese (cut into 12 small cubes), 3 tablespoons crystallized ginger (finely chopped)
- Cinnamon Sugar Coating: 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- Maple Drizzle: 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Prepare Oven and Tin:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
- Make Biscuit Dough:
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add milk and mix until just combined; do not overmix.
- Shape Dough:
- Turn dough onto a floured surface. Gently knead a few times, then divide into 12 equal pieces. Flatten each dough piece into a disk.
- Fill and Shape Balls:
- Place 1 cheddar cube and a sprinkle of ginger in the center of each disk. Seal dough around filling and roll gently into a ball.
- Bake:
- Place balls seam-side down in muffin tin. Bake 16–18 minutes, until golden brown.
- Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- While warm, brush each muffin ball with melted butter. Roll in cinnamon sugar mixture to coat.
- Finish and Serve:
- Drizzle warm muffin balls with maple syrup before serving.
Save Last weekend, my little one helped roll the dough and dust the muffin balls in cinnamon sugar. Watching her giggle with sticky maple syrup made this bake extra special for our breakfast table.
Required Tools
Mixing bowls, pastry cutter or fork, muffin tin, pastry brush, shallow bowl for cinnamon sugar.
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (milk, butter, cheddar) and gluten (wheat flour). Crystallized ginger may be processed in facilities with nuts; check ingredient packaging if allergies are present.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 200 calories, 8 g total fat, 28 g carbohydrates, 5 g protein.
Save Enjoy these maple ginger cheddar biscuit muffin balls warm from the oven. They're the perfect bite to brighten any morning or share for a savory-sweet snack!