Description
Irresistible King Cake Bites for Your Mardi Gras Celebration
Ingredients
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- 1 package Refrigerated Crescent Roll Dough
- 8 oz Cream Cheese
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 2–3 tbsp Milk
- 1/4 cup Sanding Sugars (Green, Purple, and Yellow)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a stand mixer, blend softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together until creamy and smooth.
- Unroll the refrigerated crescent roll dough and divide it into rectangles.
- Spoon a generous amount of your creamy filling onto each rectangle of dough. Fold and crimp the edges to seal securely; then cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Arrange the bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 13-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Let the bites cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix powdered sugar with milk until you achieve a thick, smooth glaze. Apply while the bites are warm and sprinkle with sanding sugars.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: King Cake Bites, Mardi Gras, dessert