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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    Hawaiian Roll Cinnamon Rolls

    Published: Dec 18, 2019 · Modified: Oct 3, 2022 by Maria Doss · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

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    Quick and easy Hawaiian Roll Cinnamon Rolls begin with store bought Hawaiian rolls smothered in cinnamon butter, baked and then drizzled with an easy cinnamon glaze. One of the best recipes with Hawaiian rolls that I have tasted. 

    You guys, today it is all about store bought and jazzed up!!! 

    Because, I need all the help that I can get during the holidays. A few recipes like these Hawaiian cinnamon rolls are good to have on hand when you are

    • short of time
    • too busy partying 
    • have overnight guests
    • baking from scratch is not your thing
    • too tired from cookie swaps 

    This recipe with Hawaiian rolls is soft, warm, cinnamony......YUMMMMM! Check out our similar Easter Hot Cross Buns recipe.

    Looking for more sweet breakfast recipes for a crowd during the holidays? You might like Soft & Fluffy Marbled Sheet Pan Pancakes, Gluten Free Nutella Brownie Muffins, Healthyish Persimmon Bread, Easy Healthy Gluten Free Oat Waffle , Orange Walnut Cake

    A hand cutting Hawaiian rolls crosswise which is placed on a cutting board over a turquoise cloth

    Raise your hands if you love King's Hawaiian Rolls like me. Isn't that stuff fabulous?? Unbelievably soft and so darn delicious plain. And, my favorite part is that they are so versatile. 

    Recipes using Hawaiian sweet rolls are so amazing and so effortless, especially during the holidays. 

    Hawaiian Roll Cinnamon Rolls are

    • Semi homemade recipe
    • Quick
    • Easy
    • Kid favorite
    • Perfect for Holiday parties
    • Decadent

    Main ingredients:

    King's Hawaiian original sweet rolls

    Butter

    Sugar - regular and confectioners sugar

    Ground cinnamon

    Vanilla extract

    Milk 

    All basic pantry ingredients and Hawaiian rolls. 

    How to make cinnamon rolls with Hawaiian rolls?

    Cut each roll one direction (not cutting all the way through), turn 90° and cut in the opposite direction.

    Stir melted butter, regular sugar and ground cinnamon together. Drizzle into the cut openings. Bake at 350° F for about 20 minutes and cool until warm.

    Stir confectioners sugar, vanilla, salt and milk to make a thick glaze. Let set for a few minutes before digging in 

    If you love the smell cinnamon goodies this season, then here are few more recipes: Homemade Churros Recipe with Nutella Ganache, Pumpkin Churro Wontons or Baked Pears with Walnut Oat Crumble

    Pro Tips:

    Glaze - Make the glaze as thick or as thin as you'd like. Adjust milk to desired consistency. 

    Best enjoyed warm. 

    Sweetness- If you like your easy homemade cinnamon roll very sweet, then increase the sugar to 3 tablespoons instead of 2 tablespoons when making cinnamon butter. 

    Storage instructions:

    Cover the baking pan with leftover cinnamon rolls with aluminum foil and store at room temperature for up to 2 days.

    Frequently asked questions:

    What to do with leftover Hawaiian rolls?

    Leftover rolls can be frozen for up to a month. Thaw at room temperature overnight. They can also be used to make cinnamon rolls, monkey bread, sliders or sandwiches.

    Can you freeze Hawaiian sweet rolls?

    Place rolls in a large zip lock bag, seal well and freeze for up to 1 month. Place the zip lock on the kitchen counter overnight to thaw.

    More easy sweet recipes for you to consider:

    Easy 5 minute Candied Walnuts

    4-Ingredient Homemade Almond Butter Cups Recipe

    The 4 ingredient Guilt Free Chocolate Hummus    

    Healthiest Date and Almond Candy

    Chocolate Chip Cookie Mug Cake

    Quick and Easy Cinnamon Hawaiian Rolls

    The pillowy soft King's Hawaiian rolls just got dressed for the holidays!!! Quick and easy cinnamon Hawaiian rolls begins with store bought Hawaiian rolls smothered in cinnamon butter, baked and then drizzled with an easy cinnamon glaze. Best sweet breakfast recipe for a crowd. One of the best recipes with Hawaiian rolls that I have tasted. 
    3.92 from 56 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 7 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 27 minutes
    Servings: 12 rolls
    Author: Maria Doss

    Ingredients

    • 1 package King's Hawaiian original sweet rolls
    • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
    • 2 tablepsoons sugar
    • 2 teaspooons ground cinnamon
    • 1 cup confectioners sugar
    • ¼ teaspoons vanilla etract
    • 1 pinch salt
    • 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
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    Instructions

    • Pre heat oven to 350° F. Spray a baking pan ( that can fit one package of Hawaiian rolls) with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside 
    • Stir together melted butter, sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl. 
    • Cut each Hawaiian roll in one direction (without going all the way through) turn 90 degrees and cut in the other direction. (Refer pictures and video)
    • Place rolls in the prepared baking pan and using a small spoon, drizzle cinnamon butter evenly into the cut openings.. 
    • Bake for about 20 minutes, until toasted. 
    • Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool. When warm, drizzle glaze on top. Let glaze set for a few minutes before digging in. 
      To make glaze - Stir confectioners’ sugar, 1 tablespoon milk, vanilla and salt together. It will be very thick. Stir additional 1 -3 teaspoons of milk to make thick glaze with pourable consistency ( If your glaze gets thin, then stir in more confectioners sugar to thicken) 

    Notes

    Make the glaze as thick or as thin as you’d like. Adjust milk to desired consistency. 
    Serve them warm. 
    If you like your easy homemade cinnamon roll very sweet, then increase the sugar to 3 tablespoons instead of 2 tablespoons when making cinnamon butter. 
     

    Nutritional information is based on third party calculations, should be considered estimates and not be construed as a guarantee. Varying factors such as product types, brands purchased, produce, the way ingredients are processed and more change the nutritional information in any recipe.

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    1. Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats

      December 19, 2019 at 3:11 pm

      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!!

      Reply
    2. Helen

      March 28, 2022 at 2:46 pm

      5 stars
      So delicious love the rolls

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      • Maria Doss

        March 28, 2022 at 4:14 pm

        Glad you loved them, Maria

        Reply
    3. Marsha D

      August 28, 2022 at 5:47 pm

      5 stars
      Awesome Quick & Delicious!

      Reply
      • Maria Doss

        August 28, 2022 at 6:05 pm

        Glad you loved it hun, Maria

        Reply

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