Hawaiian Roll Cinnamon Rolls
- 35 min
- Serves 12
- 8 ingredients
15 minutes to prep, 20 to cook. These Hawaiian Roll Cinnamon Rolls turn soft dinner rolls into a sweet, buttery dessert. A fragrant cinnamon‑sugar filling is topped with a creamy vanilla icing, making them perfect for breakfast or an indulgent treat.
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Method
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Slice each Hawaiian roll in half lengthwise, keeping the tops and bottoms attached so the roll remains in one piece.
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, 8 tbsp of softened butter, and 1/8 tsp of the divided salt; stir until the mixture is uniform.
Spread the bottom half of each roll with three‑quarters of the butter‑sugar mixture, then place the top halves back on top.
Arrange the assembled rolls in a lightly greased 9 × 13‑inch baking dish and spread the remaining butter‑sugar mixture over the tops.
Bake for 20 minutes, then let the rolls rest for 5 minutes while you prepare the icing.
Using a hand mixer, beat the remaining 2 tbsp butter together with the softened cream cheese, the remaining pinch of salt, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until the icing is smooth and creamy.
Spread the warm icing over the rolls and serve.
Tips while you cook
- Keep roll tops attached
- Slice each roll lengthwise but leave the tops and bottoms connected.
- Spread filling before reassembling
- Apply three‑quarters of the butter‑sugar mixture to the bottom halves before placing the tops back on.
- Rest before icing
- Allow the baked rolls to rest for 5 minutes before spreading the warm icing.
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