Bite-sized biscuits with maple, ginger, and sweet tea, glazed for a delightful party or afternoon snack.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
07 - 1/3 cup strong brewed sweet tea, cooled
08 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
09 - 1 large egg
→ Mix-ins
10 - 2 tablespoons crystallized ginger, finely chopped
→ Coating
11 - 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
12 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup
13 - 1–2 teaspoons sweet tea, as needed
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Set the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, fine sea salt, and ground ginger together in a large bowl until evenly blended.
03 - Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to incorporate chilled, cubed butter into the dry mixture until the texture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - Whisk together strong brewed sweet tea, pure maple syrup, and egg in a separate bowl until smooth.
05 - Gently stir the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough.
06 - Fold in the finely chopped crystallized ginger evenly throughout the biscuit dough.
07 - Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions, roll into balls by hand, arrange on the lined baking sheet, and insert a lollipop stick into the center of each.
08 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the biscuit pops are golden and fully set. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely.
09 - Whisk together confectioners sugar, maple syrup, and just enough sweet tea to yield a thick, pourable glaze.
10 - Dip or drizzle the cooled biscuit pops with the glaze and allow to set for serving.
