Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F and set the rack in the middle position.

Step 2

To make the cinnamon butter, stir together brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla and set aside.

Step 3

Add the chunks of salted butter to a 8x8 baking pan or 9x9 baking pan. Sprinkle the sugar mixture on top of the butter in the pan. Place the pan in the oven until the mixture is fragrant and the butter has melted, about 6-8 minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile begin on the biscuits. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar until evenly combined. Slowly stir in the buttermilk and fold gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until you have a biscuit dough. Do not overmix. It will look wet.

Step 5

Once the butter has melted in the oven, remove the pan from the oven and add in biscuit dough. Carefully and gently fold the cinnamon butter mixture into the dough and spread evenly into the corners.

Step 6

Place the pan back in the oven and bake until the top is crusty and golden brown, about 25-28 minutes.

Step 7

Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.

Step 8

Meanwhile, make the glaze. Whisk together the cream cheese, butter and milk first to loosen the heavier ingredients. Then add the vanilla extract and confectioner’s sugar, mixing until creamy and smooth. Once cooled, smear glaze onto the biscuits. Cut into 9 even squares and enjoy warm!