Delicious Mini King Cake Bites: Festive Flavors Made Easy
Mini King Cake Bites are festive treats with cinnamon sweetness and colorful sprinkles, perfect for gatherings or parties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 28 bites
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 package refrigerated crescent rolls (or pastry dough)
- 6 teaspoons cinnamon sugar (3 tbsp sugar + 1 tsp cinnamon)
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Colored decorating sugars (purple, green, yellow) or sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two mini muffin tins with baking spray.
- Unroll crescent rolls and pinch diagonal perforations to make 4 rectangles.
- Sprinkle 1.5 tsp cinnamon sugar over each rectangle.
- Roll each rectangle from the long side and cut into 7 equal pieces.
- Place 2 pieces in each muffin cup and bake 10–12 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool, then transfer to wire rack.
- Make glaze: whisk confectioners’ sugar, water, and vanilla extract.
- Drizzle glaze over cooled bites and sprinkle with colored sugars before serving.
Notes
- Customize colors with any decorating sugars or sprinkles.
- Best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for 1–2 days.