Save to Pinterest Tender golden biscuits packed with juicy apples creamy butterscotch chips and a caramel drizzle are a cozy fall-inspired treat perfect for breakfast or dessert.
I first made these biscuits for a chilly Sunday brunch and the warm caramel drizzle brought everyone to the kitchen. They taste like bite-sized apple pies but are much quicker to make.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (250 g)
- Granulated sugar: 1/4 cup (50 g)
- Baking powder: 1 tbsp
- Ground cinnamon: 1/2 tsp
- Salt: 1/2 tsp
- Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup (115 g) cold and cubed
- Whole milk: 2/3 cup (160 ml) cold
- Egg: 1 large
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- Apple: 1 cup (120 g) peeled diced tart (e.g. Granny Smith)
- Butterscotch chips: 2/3 cup (120 g)
- Caramel sauce: 1/3 cup (80 ml) store-bought or homemade for drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat and prep:
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients:
- In a large bowl whisk together flour sugar baking powder cinnamon and salt.
- Add butter:
- Add cold cubed butter. Cut in using a pastry blender or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Mix wet ingredients:
- In a small bowl whisk together milk egg and vanilla. Pour over dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in additions:
- Fold in diced apple and butterscotch chips.
- Drop biscuits:
- Using a large spoon or ice cream scoop drop mounds of dough (about 1/4 cup each) onto prepared baking sheet spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake:
- Bake for 16–18 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown and set.
- Cool:
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack.
- Add caramel:
- Drizzle with caramel sauce while biscuits are still slightly warm. Serve immediately or at room temperature.
Save to Pinterest My kids love helping drop the dough onto the baking sheet and always sneak butterscotch chips while we bake. These biscuits are a favorite on chilly weekend mornings for our whole family.
Required Tools
Mixing bowls pastry blender or fork baking sheet parchment paper wire rack measuring cups and spoons
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (gluten) milk egg and may contain soy (check butterscotch chips and caramel sauce labels). Check for nut or soy cross-contamination if allergies are a concern.
Nutritional Information
Per biscuit: 230 calories 9 g total fat 34 g carbohydrates 3 g protein
Save to Pinterest Serve these with coffee or chai for a comforting finish to your morning. The combination of apple and butterscotch always satisfies autumn cravings.
Ask About This Recipe
- → Can I use different fruit besides apples?
Yes, pears make a delicious substitute for apples, offering a slightly different flavor and texture.
- → How do I achieve flaky biscuit texture?
Use cold, cubed butter and avoid overmixing the dough for tender, flaky results.
- → Can these biscuits be made ahead?
Bake and store in an airtight container for up to two days. Reheat gently for best texture.
- → What pairs well with these biscuits?
Spiced chai, coffee, or hot cider complement the sweet and warming flavors beautifully.
- → Are there allergen concerns to note?
The biscuits contain wheat, milk, egg, and may contain soy. Check labels for nut cross-contamination.
- → How should caramel sauce be added?
Drizzle caramel on warm biscuits for the best absorption and flavor.