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Delicious Mini King Cake Bites: Festive Flavors Made Easy


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  • Author: sofia
  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 28 bites
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Mini King Cake Bites are festive treats that bring joy to any gathering with their cinnamon sweetness and colorful sprinkles.


Ingredients

  • Dough: 1 package Refrigerated Crescent Rolls (substitute with pastry dough if preferred)
  • Filling: 6 teaspoons Cinnamon Sugar (mix 3 tablespoons sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon)
  • Glaze: 1 cup Confectioners’ Sugar
  • 3 tablespoons Water
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • Decoration: Colored Decorating Sugars (Purple, Green, Yellow)


Instructions

  1. Preheat 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.

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.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American