Description
A king cake cinnamon bites recipe is a modern, approachable shortcut twist on the traditional celebration cake served during the Carnival season in New Orleans. Instead of making a large, braided brioche ring from scratch, this fun recipe utilizes convenient refrigerated dough, high-quality butter, aromatic spices, and a smooth confectioners glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Bites:
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
For the Topping:
- Purple, green, and yellow/gold colored sugar or sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the filling: Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Prepare the dough: Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into triangles. Brush each piece with melted butter and sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Roll and cut: Roll each triangle into a crescent shape, then cut into small bite-sized pieces.
- Bake: Arrange the bites on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Make the glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Decorate: Drizzle the glaze over the warm cinnamon bites and immediately sprinkle with purple, green, and gold colored sugar.
- Serve: Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes, then enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites
- Calories: ~180 kcal
Keywords: king cake cinnamon rolls, bite-sized king cake, mini king cake bites