Description

These Delicious King Cake Bites are a delightful twist on the classic Mardi Gras treat, perfect for brightening your Carnival festivities with their vibrant colors and sweet flavor.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cans of refrigerated crescent roll dough

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

1 cup cream cheese softened

1 cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Colored sugar or sprinkles in purple

green

and gold

Optional: 1/4 cup chopped pecans

Mini plastic baby figurines

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Unroll the crescent roll dough into two rectangles, sealing the perforations to create a single sheet.
In a mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle this mixture evenly over the dough.
Spread the softened cream cheese evenly over the sugar mixture, followed by the chopped pecans if using.
Roll the dough tightly from one end to the other, and then slice into bite-sized pieces.
Place the slices on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Once baked, remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before drizzling with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract mixed with a few tablespoons of milk to create a glaze.
Sprinkle with colored sugar in purple, green, and gold immediately after glazing.

Notes

For added fun, you can hide the mini plastic baby figurines inside the King Cake Bites before baking! Just be cautious with kids when serving.

Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 30
Category: Dessert
Method: baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bite
Calories: 140 kcal
Sugar: 12 g
Sodium: 170 mg
Fat: 7 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 18 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 2 g
Cholesterol: 10 mg

Keywords: King Cake Bites, Mardi Gras dessert, Carnival treats, cream cheese pastries, festive snacks