King Cake Bites
Delight in these festive King Cake Bites, miniature versions of the classic Mardi Gras treat, featuring a tender, cinnamon-spiced dough coated with vibrant colored sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 pieces
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup colored sanding sugar (purple, green, and gold)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and chopped pecans together.
- Unroll the crescent dough and separate into triangles. Brush each triangle with melted butter and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over each piece.
- Roll up each triangle from the wide end to the point, then cut into 1-inch bite-sized pieces.
- Place the bites cut side up on the baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- While baking, mix the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk to make a glaze.
- Once baked, brush the warm bites with glaze, then sprinkle with the colored sanding sugar in the traditional Mardi Gras colors.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your festive King Cake Bites!
Notes
For extra fun, hide a tiny plastic baby figurine inside one of the bites before baking to follow the traditional King Cake custom.