# What You'll Need:
→ For the Biscuits
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
07 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
08 - 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
→ For the Maple Bourbon Glaze
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
10 - 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
11 - 1 tablespoon bourbon
12 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
→ To Assemble
13 - 12 wooden skewers (6-inch)
14 - Fresh chives, finely chopped (optional, for garnish)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Add the cold cubed butter to the flour mixture, cutting it in with a pastry blender or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - Fold in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.
05 - Pour the cold buttermilk into the mixture and gently stir just until the dough begins to come together. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Pat it into a rectangle approximately 3/4 inch thick.
07 - Slice the dough into 24 squares, each about 1.5 inches in size.
08 - Transfer the biscuit squares to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until lightly golden.
09 - While biscuits bake, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in maple syrup, bourbon, and smoked paprika. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes then remove from heat.
10 - Brush the warm biscuits generously with the glaze as soon as they come out of the oven.
11 - Thread two glazed biscuits onto each wooden skewer.
12 - Sprinkle with chopped chives if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
