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Hawaiian Roll Cinnamon Rolls

Soft, gooey, frosted, and ready in under 30 minutes. These Hawaiian Roll Cinnamon Rolls are the shortcut you’ll be obsessed with.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time23 minutes
Course: Breakfast, brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American, hawaiian
Keyword: easy hawaiian cinnamon rolls, hawaiian cinnamon rolls, hawaiian roll cinnamon rolls, hawaiian roll cinnamon rolls recipe, hawaiian rolls recipe, kings hawaiian rolls cinnamon rolls, shortcut cinnamon rolls
Servings: 12 rolls
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

  • 1 (12-count) package Hawaiian rolls
  • ½ cup softened salted butter
  • ⅔ cup brown sugar light or dark
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅙ teaspoon salt

Frosting

  • 2 ounces softened cream cheese
  • 1 tablespoon softened salted butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  • Without breaking the rolls apart, slice 1 (12-count) package Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally. Carefully lift the top half off the bottom half, keeping both halves intact. Place the bottom half of the rolls cut-side up in the prepared baking dish.
  • Spread 5 tablespoons of the ½ cup softened salted butter over the bottom half of the rolls.
  • Combine ⅔ cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, and ⅙ teaspoon salt in a small bowl and sprinkle about ⅔ of the mixture evenly on top of the butter. Place the top half of the rolls onto the cinnamon sugar, then spread the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter over the top, followed by the remaining ⅓ of the cinnamon sugar.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 12 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes to brown the tops.
  • While the rolls are baking, prepare the frosting by using a hand mixer to beat 2 ounces softened cream cheese, 1 tablespoon softened salted butter, 1 cup powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract together in a medium bowl until smooth.
  • Let the rolls sit for 2-3 minutes before spreading the frosting over them and serving.

Notes

  • Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container or tightly wrapped in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Reheat: Warm in the microwave in 20–30 second bursts until heated through.
  • Make Ahead: Assemble through step 4, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Add 3–4 minutes to the bake time the next day.

Nutrition

Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 122mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 331IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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