Easy King Cake Bites
Easy King Cake Bites offer a delightful twist on the traditional king cake, bringing all the flavors and festive spirit into bite-sized pieces perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Dough and Filling
- 1 package crescent roll dough
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sugar for sprinkling
Decoration
- Purple, green, and gold sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and lay it flat on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Press the seams together to create a solid sheet of dough.
- In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough.
- Roll the dough tightly from the long edge, creating a log shape.
- Slice the log into 1-inch thick pieces and arrange them on the baking sheet, leaving space between each piece.
- In a small bowl, mix the sugar with a sprinkle of cinnamon and sprinkle it over the top of the bites.
Baking
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Once cooled, decorate with purple, green, and gold sprinkles.
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Notes
Serve these bites on a colorful platter; consider pairing them with dipping sauces like chocolate or caramel.