# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
07 - 1 cup canned pumpkin purée
08 - 1/4 cup whole milk
09 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
→ Coating
10 - 2 cups Flamin Hot cheese-flavored corn snack crumbs
11 - 1 large egg
12 - 2 tablespoons milk
→ Optional Dip
13 - 1/2 cup sour cream
14 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
15 - Pinch of smoked paprika
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cayenne pepper, and smoked paprika.
03 - Add cold cubed butter and blend with a pastry blender or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - Stir in pumpkin purée, milk, and shredded cheddar cheese just until combined.
05 - In a small bowl, beat the egg with 2 tablespoons of milk. Place Flamin Hot snack crumbs in a separate bowl.
06 - Portion dough into tablespoon-sized pieces and roll into balls approximately 1.5 inches in diameter.
07 - Dip each dough ball into the egg mixture, then roll in Flamin Hot crumbs until fully coated.
08 - Place coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spaced 1 inch apart. Bake for 13–15 minutes until golden and crisp.
09 - If desired, combine sour cream, chives, and smoked paprika in a bowl for serving alongside.
10 - Allow biscuit balls to cool slightly before serving with the prepared dip.
