Hawaiian Roll Cinnamon Rolls are the easiest cinnamon rolls you'll make at home! King's Hawaiian sweet rolls are drenched in sweet cinnamon butter, baked, and then finished with the best cinnamon roll frosting!
If you are looking for more recipe ideas using King's Hawaiian rolls, try the cranberry orange rolls, the Hawaiian rolls French toast casserole or hot cross buns!
Why You'll Love These Hawaiian Rolls Cinnamon Rolls
If you've ever wondered how to make store-bought Hawaiian rolls even better, these cinnamon rolls are a must-try for the holiday season!
King's Hawaiian sweet rolls are brushed with a sweet cinnamon butter, baked until warm and tender, and finished with an outrageously delicous cinnamon roll frosting. They're delicious for how little effort they take, with no yeast or rising time involved.
They're perfect for Christmas morning breakfast or brunch, especially when you have overnight guests and want something special without spending hours in the kitchen. They're also a great option to bring to holiday potlucks at the office or gatherings with friends. For more ideas, check out my sweet Christmas morning breakfast recipes!
-maria doss
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How to make cinnamon rolls using Hawaiian rolls?
You can find full printable recipe below, but here is a quick overview of the procedure along with step-by-step photos.
Best ever icing on cinnamon rolls
A luscious cream cheese frosting comes together in just minutes using cream cheese, a touch of butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract — simple and so satisfying.
Want an even easier option? For a quick cinnamon roll glaze, just whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a splash of milk until smooth, then drizzle it over the warm cinnabuns.
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Hawaiian Roll Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 package King's Hawaiian original sweet rolls
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- ¼ cup white or light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
For the cream cheese icing
- 4 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter at room temperature
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prep. Pre heat oven to 350° F. Lightly spray a baking pan (large enough to fit one package of Hawaiian rolls) with cooking spray and set aside.
- Cut rolls. Cut each roll about 1 inch deep in one direction, then rotate 90 degrees and cut in the opposite direction. Transfer the rolls into the prepared baking pan.
- Mix cinnamon butter. Mix 6 tablespoon melted butter, ¼ cup sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Drizzle. Using a small spoon, carefully drizzle the cinnamon butter into each cut opening, making sure to distribute it evenly across all the rolls until the mixture is used up.
- Bake. Bake for about 15 to 19 minutes, until the top looks golden brown. Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly.
- Make icing. Add all the icing ingredients to a bowl and beat with an electric beater for about one minute. Alternatively, whisk the frosting by hand. Spread the frosting over the warm rolls and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information, based on third-party calculations, should be seen as estimates, not guarantees, as various factors like product types, brands, processing methods, and more can alter the nutritional content in recipes.
Tips for Success
- Use as much or as little frosting as desired. For a more indulgent touch, feel free to cover the entire top with icing, just like a classic cinnamon roll.
- It's best enjoyed warm!
More Easy Breakfast Sweet Treats
- Air fryer stuffed French toast - If you love Nutella, then you'll adore this sweet French toast!
- Chocolate chip banana bread is incredibly soft and tender, loaded with gooey chocolate chips that stay perfectly distributed throughout.
- This eggnog croissant bread pudding is the ultimate holiday breakfast or brunch dish, especially for Christmas morning! Fresh cranberries bring a vibrant pop of color and a refreshing tartness that perfectly balances the richness of the dish. Perfect for a crowd!
- Crave-worthy pumpkin croissants is an irresistible recipe infusing buttery, flaky croissants with the rich flavors of honey, pumpkin and almond flour. Easy & scrumptious!
- The best croissant bread pudding is inspired by the classic tiramisu! It is heavenly when served with vanilla tres leches sauce with optional booze, making it one of the best breakfast desserts you’ve ever had and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats
What a fabulous idea to use Hawaiian rolls! My son loves those rolls, but sometimes they don’t all get eaten, so now I will use those leftovers to make these! Pinning!!
Helen
So delicious love the rolls
Maria Doss
Glad you loved them, Maria
Marsha D
Awesome Quick & Delicious!
Maria Doss
Glad you loved it hun, Maria