Sweet Potato Biscuits with Honey-Pecan Butter

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425° F.
2. Lightly spoon biscuit mix into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.
3. Combine mix, sugar, and cinnamon in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk.
4. Cut in chilled butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal.
5. Combine buttermilk and sweet potato; add to flour mixture, stirring just until moist.
6. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead lightly 5 times. Pat dough to 3/4-inch thickness.
7. Cut with a 2 1/4-inch biscuit cutter into 18 biscuits. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8. Bake for 13-15 minutes or until lightly browned.
9. To make honey-pecan butter: Combine softened butter, honey, and pecans in a small bowl.