Step 1

Soak ½ cup of raisins in 1 cup hot water for 20 minutes while you let the oven preheat to 400 degrees. Drain off the water and squeeze out any excess. Discard water.

Step 2

In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and cinnamon. Add the raisins and the cream, stirring the biscuit dough until it’s just combined

Step 3

Lightly flour the counter and turn the biscuit dough out. Pat the dough down to a 1 inch thickness. Using a floured biscuit cutter, cut into biscuits and place side by side in a 9x13 inch baking pan. Take any remaining scraps and gently press them together. Pat down again and cut remaining biscuits taking care not to overwork the dough.

Step 4

Bake for 14-16 minutes at 400 degrees or until the tops of the biscuits are golden brown. Remove to a wire rack to cool.

Step 5

While the biscuits are cooling, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla and cream until smooth. Spoon the glaze over the tops of the biscuits and serve.