Let the good times roll, or “laissez le bon temps rouler,” with mini king cakes for Mardi Gras. King cakes are made and eaten to mark the end of the Christmas season and reflect on the last time to eat sugary foods prior to fasting for Lent.
Traditionally, the cake has a small plastic baby baked inside and whoever gets the slice with the toy will receive prosperity and luck. I tried a 40-minute recipe for mini king cakes which complies with the hectic schedule of a college student and satisfies one’s sweet tooth with a celebratory treat. Happy Fat Tuesday!
What you need:
1 can Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls with icing
2 tablespoons yellow sprinkles
2 tablespoons green sprinkles
What you do:
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease cookie sheet.
Separate dough into 5 rolls. Unroll 1 roll into a dough rope; fold rope in half lengthwise. Twist dough in a spiral and shape into a circle. Place on cookie sheet. Repeat to use up rolls, placing 2 inches apart. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Spread icing on warm cakes. Sprinkle with colored sugars.
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