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Mini King Cakes

Quick and easy mini king cakes for Mardi Gras
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans Crescent Rolls Unrolled
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tbsp Milk
  • 1 cup Sanding Sugar Purple, Green, Gold
  • 1 piece Plastic Baby

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Unroll crescent rolls and press seams together. Cut into thin strips.
  3. Cream together softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and cinnamon.
  4. Spread filling on dough strips, twist into rings, and pinch ends to seal.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk.
  7. Drizzle warm cakes with glaze and sprinkle with colored sugar. Add plastic baby to one cake.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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