Description
To understand why this method works so beautifully, it helps to understand what Hawaiian roll cinnamon rolls actually are. This genius recipe is a modern culinary hack that completely reimagines traditional morning baking. Instead of mixing yeast, flour, and butter to create a laminated or rolled dough from scratch, you utilize a pre-baked package of twelve sweet individual buns that remain connected in a single block.
Ingredients
Base
- 1 pack Hawaiian sweet rolls (12 count)
Filling
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Cream Cheese Glaze
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place Hawaiian rolls in a greased baking dish (keep them connected).
- Cut a small “X” or slice into the tops of rolls.
- Mix melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla.
- Pour or brush mixture evenly over rolls, letting it seep in.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until warm and slightly golden.
- Mix glaze ingredients until smooth.
- Drizzle glaze over warm rolls and serve.
Notes
These Hawaiian roll cinnamon rolls are the ultimate quick treat—soft, sweet, and gooey with almost no effort. They’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, and you can easily switch them up with different toppings like nuts, chocolate, or extra cinnamon sugar for a fun twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 210 kcal
Keywords: Hawaiian sweet roll cinnamon buns, easy pull apart cinnamon rolls, quick sweet roll breakfast pastry