Description
These King’s Hawaiian Cinnamon Rolls offer a delightful twist on a classic cinnamon roll recipe using sweet Hawaiian rolls for extra softness and sweetness. The rolls are filled with a rich cinnamon-sugar butter filling, baked to golden perfection, and topped with a smooth vanilla glaze. Perfect for a comforting breakfast or special brunch treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough and Base
- 1 pack (12 count) King’s Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
- 1/4 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Cinnamon Filling
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (or milk)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Warm the milk to about 110°F, sprinkle yeast and sugar over it, and stir. Let it activate for 5 minutes until bubbly.
- Soak Bread Rolls: Tear the King’s Hawaiian Sweet Rolls into small pieces in a large bowl, pour the yeast mixture over, and soak for 5 minutes.
- Mix Ingredients: Add melted butter, eggs, and salt to the soaked bread pieces and stir well to combine.
- Knead the Dough: Turn the mixture onto a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Add flour if sticky.
- First Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Prepare Cinnamon Filling: Combine softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth and spreadable.
- Roll Out Dough: Punch down risen dough and roll it out into a 12×18 inch rectangle on a floured surface.
- Spread Filling: Evenly spread the cinnamon filling over the dough, leaving a 1/2 inch border around edges.
- Roll Dough: Starting from the long edge, roll tightly into a log and slice into 12 equal rolls.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Second Rise: Arrange rolls close together in the dish, cover with towel, and let rise for 30 minutes until puffed.
- Bake Rolls: Bake rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable while rolls bake.
- Glaze Rolls: Cool rolls for 5 minutes after baking, then drizzle glaze evenly over warm cinnamon rolls.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm for best gooey and flavorful experience.
Notes
- Use warm milk to properly activate yeast.
- Adjust flour quantity if dough is too sticky during kneading.
- Letting the rolls rise twice ensures fluffier cinnamon rolls.
- For a thinner glaze, add a bit more cream or milk.
- These rolls can be reheated gently before serving.
