King Cake Crescent Rolls

A Twist on king cake

King Cake is such a fun way to start the year and celebrate Mardi Gras. If you want the taste and experience without all the work, these King Cake Crescent Rolls are the perfect shortcut!

You Will Need:

-Crescent Roll Dough -Cream Cheese -Vanilla Extract -Powdered Sugar -Brown Sugar -Cinnamon -White Icing -Purple, Green, and Gold Sugar Sprinkles

WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE PURPLE, GREEN AND GOLD COLORS IN THE KING CAKE? Purple symbolizes justice, the green colors symbolize faith, and gold represents power. This color combination makes up the traditional colors of Mardi Gras!

CAN I USE HOMEMADE CRESCENT DOUGH INSTEAD OF STORE BOUGHT DOUGH? Sure! Using store bought is much easier, but you might want to make your own for a variety of reasons. Just be sure your homemade dough is similar in consistency- or adjust your bake time accordingly!

CAN I USE A DIFFERENT TYPE OF ICING OR GLAZE FOR THIS RECIPE? Yes! You can make a cream cheese glaze, lemon glaze, maple glaze, or even a chocolate drizzle. Feel free to get creative!

Whether you're celebrating Mardi Gras or just want a taste of the season, be sure to make these King Cake Crescent Rolls!

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