Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits

Biscuits:
2 cups flour
2 Tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 cup + 1 Tbsp shortening
1 cup milk
1/2 Tbsp cinnamon
2 tsp sugar
1/2 cup raisins

frosting:
2 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a medium size bowl, sift together flour, 2
Tbsp sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Cut in cold shortening
using a pastry blender, until pea size lumps are present. Gently stir in
milk until dough resembles a very thick batter. In a small container,
combine the cinnamon and the remaining sugar. Add the cinnamon sugar and
raisins to the dough, and stir gently just until cinnamon is "swirled"
throughout. This dough is very sticky and difficult to work with; placing
it in the freezer until well chilled at this point will make it easier to
work with. Place dough on a very heavily floured surface and press flat
with well-floured hands. Fold in quarters and press flat 2 - 3 times. Cut
biscuits with biscuit cutter. Bake 13 minutes or until light brown. Frost
with cream cheese frosting while still warm.

Cream Cheese Frosting:
Combine softened butter and cream cheese with vanilla. Sift powdered sugar
and add to mixture, beating until smooth.

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