Hawaiian Roll Cinnamon Rolls are the ultimate shortcut to warm, gooey, bakery-style goodness without all the work. These soft, sweet rolls are layered with buttery cinnamon sugar and baked until golden and irresistible. Each bite is fluffy, rich, and packed with cozy flavor that feels like a hug in food form. If you love cinnamon rolls but want something faster and easier, this recipe is about to become your new favorite.
Recipe Essentials
- 🍽️ Course: Breakfast / Dessert
- ⏱️ Cooking Time: 15 minutes
- 🍴 Servings: About 4 servings
- 🧄 Flavor Profile: Sweet, buttery, cinnamon-spiced, rich
- 🍚 Best Served With: Coffee, tea, fresh fruit, chocolate covered strawberry granola, yogurt, breakfast platters
- 🧊 Make Ahead?: Yes, assemble ahead and bake when ready
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There's something magical about the way these king's hawaiian cinnamon rolls come together with such simple ingredients. Whether you're serving them for brunch, dessert, or a sweet snack, they always disappear fast. The aroma alone will have everyone gathering in the kitchen before they're even done. If you drizzle icing on top or serve it on the side, every bite is soft and indulgent. It's comfort food at its easiest.
This was inspired by my canned cinnamon rolls with heavy cream and pie crust cinnamon rolls on this site, and pairs well with keto bacon egg cups and Mexican breakfast casserole.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Great for sharing: Pull-apart style is fun and easy and the cinnamon sugar mixture is rich and satisfying
- Crowd favorite: Loved by both kids and adults and works for breakfast or dessert
- Comfort food classic: Warm, sweet, nostalgic and totally customizable
Ingredients
This recipe uses simple, easy-to-find ingredients that you can grab in one quick trip to the store.
- Kings Hawaiian rolls: Provide a soft, sweet base that mimics cinnamon roll dough. Any kind of sweet roll or Hawaiian roll will work just fine.
- Salted butter: Helps create the rich, gooey filling
- Light brown sugar: Adds sweetness and a slight caramel flavor
- Ground cinnamon: Classic warm spice
- Powdered sugar: The base of the smooth icing
- Whole milk: Thins the icing to the perfect consistency
- Vanilla extract: Enhances flavor
See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.
Variations
- Apple cinnamon: Add diced apples in the middle, between layers
- Swap vanilla icing: Drizzle caramel sauce or top with cream cheese frosting instead
- Add to filling: Mix raisins or add chopped pecans or walnuts into the filling
How to Make Hawaiian Roll Cinnamon Rolls
This king's hawaiian cinnamon rolls recipe is simple and comes together in just a few easy steps. Preheat your oven to 350°F and get out a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
Step 1: Making Cinnamon Rolls. Slice your Hawaiian rolls in half, as evenly as possible. Place the bottom half in the baking dish and set aside.
In a small bowl, stir together the butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until homogenous. Spread ¾ of the mixture over the bottom sheet of rolls. Place the top halves on top of the filling. Top your buns with the remaining filling.
Step 2: Bake and Make Icing. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the tops are golden and crispy.
While your rolls bake, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth and homogenous.
Allow rolls to cool for 10 minutes.
Serve your rolls with icing on the side or drizzle it on top.
Recipe Tips
- Dont skip the icing: The rolls are great served with icing to dip or drizzled on top like regular cinnamon rolls.
- Use soft butter: Makes spreading easier if very soft.
- Slice evenly: Be careful when slicing your rolls in half to keep the two halves as even as possible.
- Don't overbake: Prevents dryness and bake until tops are golden and crisp.
- Use sweet rolls: Adds extra flavor.
- Spread filling evenly: Ensures every bite is flavorful.
- Serve warm: Most enjoyment.
- Adjust icing thickness: Add milk gradually, 1 tablespoon at a time, until reach desired consistency.
If you love recipes like these king's hawaiian cinnamon rolls , you may also enjoy apple pie cinnamon rolls and cookie cinnamon rolls.
Storage Directions
These Hawaiian roll cinnamon rolls are best enjoyed fresh, but you can store leftovers easily.
Room Temperature (Best Option): Store in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days in a cool, dry place so maintains the soft, fluffy texture best.
Refrigerator: Store for up to 4 days in an airtight container but rolls may become firmer or slightly dry. Best to reheat before serving.
Reheat: Microwave: 15-20 seconds for soft, gooey texture or Oven: 300°F for 5-7 minutes for a fresher-baked feel.
Freeze: Let rolls cool completely after baking. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap or foil and place in an airtight container or resealable bag for up to 2 months.
Serving Suggestions
- Pair with fresh fruit and cream cheese fruit dip
- Serve as dessert with blueberry crumb cake
- Enjoy as a sweet snack with tea or coffee
- Serve at holidays with our fluffy cloud eggs
- Add to breakfast platters or or brunch spreads with our easy sheet pan eggs
Recipe FAQs
Store them in an airtight container and reheat before serving.
They may have been overbaked or didn't have enough butter or filling.
No, keep them connected and slice the entire sheet in half for easier layering.
Yes, but Hawaiian rolls or any sweet rolls add a sweeter flavor that works best for cinnamon rolls.
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King's Hawaiian Cinnamon Rolls
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pkg 12 Kings Hawaiian rolls
- ¾ cup salted butter room temperature
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Ising
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Slice your Hawaiian rolls in half, as evenly as possible. Place the bottom half in a 9x13 inch baking dish and set aside.
- In a small bowl, stir together the butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until homogenous. Spread ¾ of the mixture over the bottom sheet of rolls. Place the top halves on top of the filling.
- Top your buns with the remaining filling and bake for 15 minutes, or until the tops are crispy.
- While your buns bake, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth and homogenous.
- Serve your rolls with icing on the side or drizzle it on top once buns are cool. Enjoy!
Notes
- Dont skip the icing: The rolls are great served with icing to dip or drizzled on top like regular cinnamon rolls.
- Use soft butter: Makes spreading easier if very soft.
- Slice evenly: Be careful when slicing your rolls in half to keep the two halves as even as possible.
- Don't overbake: Prevents dryness and bake until tops are golden and crisp.
- Use sweet rolls: Adds extra flavor.
- Spread filling evenly: Ensures every bite is flavorful.
- Serve warm: Most enjoyment.
- Adjust icing thickness: Add milk gradually, 1 tablespoon at a time, until reach desired consistency.
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