King’s Hawaiian Cinnamon Rolls

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These King’s Hawaiian Cinnamon Rolls are soft, buttery, and incredibly easy to make using King’s Hawaiian rolls. They have a sweet, fluffy texture with a rich cinnamon-sugar filling and a creamy glaze on top—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Quick shortcut using Hawaiian rolls
  • Soft, fluffy, and slightly sweet bread
  • Perfect for beginners
  • Great for holidays and gatherings
  • Tastes like homemade cinnamon rolls with less effort

Time & Yield

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Bake Time: 20–25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Servings: 9–12 rolls

Ingredients

Rolls

  • 1 pack King’s Hawaiian sweet rolls (12-count)

Cinnamon Filling

  • ½ cup butter (melted)
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon

Creamy Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Prepare the Rolls

  • Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
  • Slice the entire slab of rolls in half horizontally (keep them connected).

2. Add Filling

  1. Place bottom half in a baking dish.
  2. Brush generously with melted butter.
  3. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle evenly over the butter.
  4. Place the top half of the rolls back on.

3. Bake

  • Cover loosely with foil.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, then uncover and bake 5–10 more minutes until golden.

4. Make Glaze

  • Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.

5. Finish

  • Drizzle glaze over warm rolls.

How to Serve

  • Serve warm for gooey texture
  • Pull apart and enjoy
  • Perfect with coffee or tea

Tips for Best Results

  • Don’t overbake to keep rolls soft
  • Add extra butter for richer flavor
  • Let glaze soak into warm rolls
  • Use a serrated knife to slice rolls easily

Variations

Cream Cheese Version

Add cream cheese to the glaze

Nutty Cinnamon Rolls

Add chopped pecans or walnuts

Caramel Style

Drizzle caramel sauce on top

Calories (Approx.)

  • Per roll: 180–250 calories

Final Thoughts

These King’s Hawaiian Cinnamon Rolls are the perfect shortcut dessert or breakfast treat. They’re sweet, soft, and full of cinnamon flavor, making them a guaranteed crowd-pleaser with minimal effort.

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