Hawaiian Roll Cinnamon Rolls make an ultra-easy, irresistibly soft version of classic cinnamon rolls using store-bought Hawaiian slider rolls. These ooey-gooey cinnamon rolls take minutes to prep and bake to golden, buttery perfection — ideal when you want fast, crowd-pleasing sweets.
Prep Time: 10 mins • Cook Time: 20 mins • Stand Time: 5 mins • Total Time: 35 mins • Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 9 tbsp softened butter, divided
- 1/4 tsp salt, divided
- 1 (12-count) package Hawaiian rolls
- 3 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
Directions
- Prep baking pan & split rolls: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 pan. Slice Hawaiian rolls horizontally leaving tops/bottoms attached.
- Make cinnamon butter: Stir together brown sugar, cinnamon, 8 tbsp softened butter and 1/8 tsp salt until combined. Spread 3/4 of mixture on bottom halves; place tops on. Spread remaining mixture over tops.
- Bake: Bake 20 minutes until centers are cooked and tops golden. Let sit 5 minutes.
- Make cream cheese icing: Beat remaining 1 tbsp butter with cream cheese, remaining salt, vanilla, and powdered sugar until smooth. Spread over warm rolls. Serve.
Cook’s Note
These are perfect for quick parties — swap cream cheese icing for a simple powdered sugar glaze if you want a lighter finish. For extra gooeyness add a drizzle of honey or warmed caramel.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Calories 262 | Total Fat 13g | Saturated Fat 7g | Cholesterol 31mg | Sodium 291mg | Carbs 34g | Fiber 1g | Sugars 20g | Protein 3g