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Hawaiian Roll Cinnamon Rolls

Quick, gooey, and irresistibly soft cinnamon rolls made from sweet Hawaiian rolls. Ready in under 30 minutes with zero dough stress!
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:18 minutes
Total Time:28 minutes
Course: Breakfast/Brunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Hawaiian roll cinnamon rolls, quick cinnamon rolls, sweet rolls cinnamon buns
Servings: 12 Rolls

Ingredients

  • 1 pack King’s Hawaiian Original Sweet Rolls 12 rolls
  • 1/2 cup 113g unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup 100g light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons 15g ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Optional: 1/3 cup chopped pecans walnuts, or mini chocolate chips

Classic Glaze:

  • 1 cup 120g powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Glaze:

  • 4 oz 113g cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup 30g powdered sugar
  • 1 –2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Without separating the rolls, slice the entire pack in half horizontally like sandwich buns. Place the bottom half in the baking dish.
  • In a bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt until combined.
  • Spread half the cinnamon mixture on the cut side of the bottom half of the rolls.
  • Place the top half of the rolls back on, then pour the remaining cinnamon mixture over the top, letting it drip down the sides.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 15–18 minutes. Uncover for the last 4–5 minutes to brown the tops.
  • While the rolls bake, prepare the glaze of your choice by whisking all glaze ingredients until smooth.
  • Once out of the oven, let rolls rest for 5 minutes. Drizzle generously with glaze and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use a serrated knife to slice the rolls cleanly.
  • For extra gooeyness, increase butter mixture slightly and drizzle some on the pan before layering.
  • The cream cheese glaze is ideal for special occasions; use the classic for a quicker weekday treat.
  • Make ahead by prepping the night before and refrigerating until ready to bake.

Nutrition Information (Per Serving):

  • Calories: 240
  • Protein: 2g
  • Fat: 11g
  • Total Carbs: 34g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Net Carbs: 33.5g