Flamin Hot Pumpkin Biscuit Bites (Printable)
Cheesy, spicy pumpkin biscuit bites with a crunchy Flamin Hot coating. Ideal for casual parties and snacking.
# What You Need:
→ Biscuit Dough
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
06 - 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
07 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
08 - 3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
09 - 1/2 cup buttermilk
→ Flamin Hot Crust
10 - 2 cups Flamin Hot Cheetos, crushed into fine crumbs
→ For Baking
11 - 2 tablespoons melted butter
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cayenne pepper until evenly combined.
03 - Add cubed, cold unsalted butter to bowl. Use a pastry cutter or fingertips to blend until mixture forms coarse crumbs.
04 - Fold in shredded sharp cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.
05 - In a separate small mixing bowl, whisk together canned pumpkin puree and buttermilk until smooth.
06 - Pour wet mixture into flour mixture. Mix gently with spatula until dough is just combined, taking care not to overwork.
07 - Scoop dough by tablespoon, shape into balls, and roll each ball thoroughly in crushed Flamin Hot Cheetos crumbs.
08 - Transfer coated balls to prepared baking sheet, spacing approximately 1 inch apart. Brush tops lightly with melted butter using pastry brush.
09 - Bake in preheated oven for 16 to 18 minutes, until golden and set.
10 - Allow bites to cool slightly on baking sheet before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Fun, spicy twist on classic biscuits
- Easy to serve at gatherings
02 -
- Contains wheat, milk, cheese, and possibly soy
- Check packaging for additional allergens
03 -
- Mix dough gently for fluffier texture
- Crush Cheetos finely for crisp, even coating