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Mini King Cake Bites

Delicious Mini King Cake Bites: Festive Flavors Made Easy

Mini King Cake Bites are festive treats that bring joy to any gathering with their cinnamon sweetness and colorful sprinkles.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 28 bites
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 package Refrigerated Crescent Rolls Substitute with pastry dough if preferred.
For the Filling
  • 6 teaspoons Cinnamon Sugar Mix 3 tablespoons of sugar with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon for homemade.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Confectioners' Sugar Adds a sweet finish.
  • 3 tablespoons Water Adjusts glaze consistency.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor.
For Decoration
  • Colored Decorating Sugars (Purple, Green, Yellow) Use any color sprinkles as desired.

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mini muffin tins
  • Baking spray
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two mini muffin tins with baking spray.
  2. Unroll the refrigerated crescent rolls and pinch the diagonal perforations to create four rectangular pieces.
  3. Sprinkle 1.5 teaspoons of cinnamon sugar over each rectangle of dough.
  4. Roll each rectangle tightly from the long side and cut into 7 equal pieces.
  5. Place 2 pieces of the cut dough into each prepared muffin cup and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  7. Make the glaze by whisking together confectioners' sugar, water, and vanilla extract.
  8. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bites and sprinkle with colored sugars before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 5gCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These bites can be stored at room temperature for 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 2 months.

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